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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.413 ratings
9.66 pro ratings
St. Helena, 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
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

Incredible #napavalleycabernet #napavalleycab aged for 25 months in 100% new French oak barriques (Darnajou and Taransaud) only 103 cases. From Lewelling Ranch fruit #sthelena

Incredible #napavalleycabernet #napavalleycab aged for 25 months in 100% new French oak barriques (Darnajou and Taransaud) only 103 cases. From Lewelling Ranch fruit #sthelena

Mar 13th, 2020
"Odedi"

It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, light alcohol, graphite, earth, leather, dark coffee and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums black currants, stewed cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn and dark chocolate.

Long finish with fine, yet firm, tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Spicy and elegant.

Good by itself or with food. A nice sipping wine.

Still young and needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Needs a couple of hours to open up, so give it some time.

This has a good potential to get to 94+ points, but not right now. However it is already enjoyable even by itself.

If you like a big, yet restraint red, this one is for you.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 99.35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.5% Petit Verdot and 0.15% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 25 months in 100% new French Oak barrels. A small production of only 103 cases.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$150.

It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco leaf, light alcohol, graphite, earth, leather, dark coffee and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with plums black currants, stewed cherries, cedar, leather, earth, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, pencil lead, peppercorn and dark chocolate.

Long finish with fine, yet firm, tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Spicy and elegant.

Good by itself or with food. A nice sipping wine.

Still young and needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Needs a couple of hours to open up, so give it some time.

This has a good potential to get to 94+ points, but not right now. However it is already enjoyable even by itself.

If you like a big, yet restraint red, this one is for you.

I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A blend of 99.35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.5% Petit Verdot and 0.15% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 25 months in 100% new French Oak barrels. A small production of only 103 cases.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$150.

2 people found it helpfulOct 11th, 2019
Matt Murphy

Unwritten 2014 Cab is unreal!

Unwritten 2014 Cab is unreal!

2 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2017
Jonathan McNulty

Fantastic. A little known winery but an amazing vintage and well worth the price. Deep undertones of blackberry and a very smooth finish. One of our favorites!

Fantastic. A little known winery but an amazing vintage and well worth the price. Deep undertones of blackberry and a very smooth finish. One of our favorites!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2018
Isaac Pirolo

At 45 minutes decanted the herbaceous austerity begins its inevitable yield towards eucalyptus and menthol. Simultaneously the skin of the fruit gives way to its flesh. I wish I could taste this wine intravenously.

At 90 minutes in there's a moment of clarity where the theme starts to appear -- it's never in the same place and yet sure of itself -- it's constantly evolving and yet there's a clear identity. It's elusive, on purpose.

At 2 hours open it's difficult not to feel the inspiration... the blue to red to black fruit lens is on full display against a backdrop of stunningly gorgeous and mouthwateringly savory tapestry of mint, cocoa powder, fresh herbs and spices. This is Mark Porembski at his best.

At 45 minutes decanted the herbaceous austerity begins its inevitable yield towards eucalyptus and menthol. Simultaneously the skin of the fruit gives way to its flesh. I wish I could taste this wine intravenously.

At 90 minutes in there's a moment of clarity where the theme starts to appear -- it's never in the same place and yet sure of itself -- it's constantly evolving and yet there's a clear identity. It's elusive, on purpose.

At 2 hours open it's difficult not to feel the inspiration... the blue to red to black fruit lens is on full display against a backdrop of stunningly gorgeous and mouthwateringly savory tapestry of mint, cocoa powder, fresh herbs and spices. This is Mark Porembski at his best.

Apr 7th, 2022
Neil Valenzuela

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, sour cherry, cassis, black currant, graphite and herbs. Black fruit on the palate, oak and white pepper.
Superb!

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, sour cherry, cassis, black currant, graphite and herbs. Black fruit on the palate, oak and white pepper.
Superb!

Dec 21st, 2023
Dean Bernal Sr.

2015 Unwritten St Helena Napa Valley

2015 Unwritten St Helena Napa Valley

Mar 9th, 2021
Dean Bernal Sr.

2015 Unwritten

2015 Unwritten

Dec 31st, 2020
Melissa Housman

Smooth but not big enough

Smooth but not big enough

Nov 5th, 2017
Brian S

Brian had this a year ago

Brian had this a year ago

Dec 15th, 2023