Sixteen by Twenty

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.321 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.5

Still very young, but this is going to be a big cab. Intense dark red fruits, great balance. I genuinely think these wines are consistently some of the best value for their quality.

Still very young, but this is going to be a big cab. Intense dark red fruits, great balance. I genuinely think these wines are consistently some of the best value for their quality.

Jan 25th, 2015
Sarah Milsow-Guenther

Decent wine. Definitely young right now. Pepper finish. Nice potential for this wine.

Decent wine. Definitely young right now. Pepper finish. Nice potential for this wine.

Dec 18th, 2016
Esther Cosio

Dark fruit and earthiness

Dark fruit and earthiness

Jul 7th, 2016
David E

I loved every sip of this. Dark and glossy with superb richness of fruit supported by well-proportioned notes of espresso, white chocolate and piquant spices. Flawless balance.

I loved every sip of this. Dark and glossy with superb richness of fruit supported by well-proportioned notes of espresso, white chocolate and piquant spices. Flawless balance.

Jul 7th, 2016
Sara Leib

What a lovely, well balanced bottle. Definitely a surprise, as I've never heard of it, but it came over with a couple of friends for a dinner party, and stole the show. Vintage 2012.

What a lovely, well balanced bottle. Definitely a surprise, as I've never heard of it, but it came over with a couple of friends for a dinner party, and stole the show. Vintage 2012.

Jul 29th, 2015
Matthew Gonzalez

Excellent cab! Great structure and a boatload of dark fruits. Very well balanced.

Excellent cab! Great structure and a boatload of dark fruits. Very well balanced.

Jul 21st, 2015
Christopher Caldwell

Bold and dark, layered with essence of dark fruit. Great finish that lingers and is as enjoyable 2-4 mins after a sip. Excellent cab and a pleasant deviation from a typical Napa cab.

Bold and dark, layered with essence of dark fruit. Great finish that lingers and is as enjoyable 2-4 mins after a sip. Excellent cab and a pleasant deviation from a typical Napa cab.

Jun 14th, 2015
David Newland

2012 vintage. Big bold Napa cab. Only going to get better with time. Nicely balanced even though 14.8% alcohol. Dark fruit on the nose, balanced oak and tannins on the palate. Nice long finish. I want more for the cellar.

2012 vintage. Big bold Napa cab. Only going to get better with time. Nicely balanced even though 14.8% alcohol. Dark fruit on the nose, balanced oak and tannins on the palate. Nice long finish. I want more for the cellar.

Apr 7th, 2015
Donna Shafer

Unbelievable! By far one of the best wines I have ever has

Unbelievable! By far one of the best wines I have ever has

Mar 28th, 2015
Rob Taylor

The Dunphys make magic, whether their with flagship Black Cordon wines or the ever evolving and wonderful 16x20s. Delicious!

The Dunphys make magic, whether their with flagship Black Cordon wines or the ever evolving and wonderful 16x20s. Delicious!

Mar 15th, 2015