Taken Wine Company

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.0475 ratings
9.144 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Malbec, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

A bit too blown out for us. Will try again tomorrow to see if it holds up well or changes or not. OK so day 2, much more developed herbal flavors and tannins. Upped the rating two points to be fair. Good stuff.

A bit too blown out for us. Will try again tomorrow to see if it holds up well or changes or not. OK so day 2, much more developed herbal flavors and tannins. Upped the rating two points to be fair. Good stuff.

1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.

From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.

May 27th, 2020
Eric Urbani

Too young, wait

Too young, wait

Aug 4th, 2019
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.1

44% Cab, 28% zin. 15% merlot, 13% Syrah - aged in 50% new French oak barrels. Jammy, dark fruit a bit of chocolate and dark caramel.

44% Cab, 28% zin. 15% merlot, 13% Syrah - aged in 50% new French oak barrels. Jammy, dark fruit a bit of chocolate and dark caramel.

Jan 18th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Big fruit without being over the top or out of balance. If you like a fruit-forward Californian Red Blend, this one provides good QPR for around $30 retail.

Big fruit without being over the top or out of balance. If you like a fruit-forward Californian Red Blend, this one provides good QPR for around $30 retail.

Nov 28th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now, but let this develop a bit.

From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now, but let this develop a bit.

Oct 24th, 2018
Jessica Payne

A revelation. I would rather pay the $40 bottle price in the store than the $80 at Ruth Chris but really delicious and affordable nonetheless

A revelation. I would rather pay the $40 bottle price in the store than the $80 at Ruth Chris but really delicious and affordable nonetheless

3 people found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
Fred Calatayud

This red blend is fantastic. Great deep, dark fruit flavor, with a little licorice and cedar. Needs to sit in the glass for a good 20 minutes to open up.

This red blend is fantastic. Great deep, dark fruit flavor, with a little licorice and cedar. Needs to sit in the glass for a good 20 minutes to open up.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016
Luke Theodorou

Tasteless. Offers no wow factor. Dry. It's fine.

Tasteless. Offers no wow factor. Dry. It's fine.

2 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
Loni Jorissen

Great!!

Great!!

2 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2016