The Critic

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.951 ratings
8.71 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
Brian Palmeri

Smoky, deep fruit

Smoky, deep fruit

2 people found it helpfulMar 14th, 2021
Ashish Bhatia

More complex like a blend, cab franc type. Nice but maybe a bit more fruit right now.

More complex like a blend, cab franc type. Nice but maybe a bit more fruit right now.

2 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2020
Emily Beale

More fruit-forward than most cabs, almost into the zin range, but has a hint of smoke that kept it from being too jammy. It was a nice after dinner glass, and very good for the price.

More fruit-forward than most cabs, almost into the zin range, but has a hint of smoke that kept it from being too jammy. It was a nice after dinner glass, and very good for the price.

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2023
Kv
9.5

Kv had this 4 years ago

Kv had this 4 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2021
Mark

Smooth, smoky, with hints of dark fruit.

Smooth, smoky, with hints of dark fruit.

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2020
emily brown

deep fruity nose with a touch of sweetness. smooth palate with a slight acidic finish. very easy drinking

deep fruity nose with a touch of sweetness. smooth palate with a slight acidic finish. very easy drinking

Feb 5th, 2025
Zach Quintanilla

Nice cab, simple not as much depth with good dark fruit and structure

Nice cab, simple not as much depth with good dark fruit and structure

Jan 6th, 2025
Rico Shea

Enjoyed on 12/25/24. Vintage 2022. $23. It’s ok not great. The vanilla is too forward. It’s also a little bit too fruity.

Enjoyed on 12/25/24. Vintage 2022. $23. It’s ok not great. The vanilla is too forward. It’s also a little bit too fruity.

Dec 26th, 2024
David Kingsley

Very well balanced and a softer finish than most. The touch of vanilla is nice on the end and I definitely taste a hint of cherry.

Very well balanced and a softer finish than most. The touch of vanilla is nice on the end and I definitely taste a hint of cherry.

Apr 5th, 2024
Nicole Tyler

Not as dry as I like. Good spicey notes though.

Not as dry as I like. Good spicey notes though.

Aug 19th, 2023