V. Sattui Winery
Preston Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Robust in tannins, with crisp, fruity acidity, this Cab has very ripe, jammy blackberry and cherry flavors that have seen their share of American oak. It's a good wine......
Robust in tannins, with crisp, fruity acidity, this Cab has very ripe, jammy blackberry and cherry flavors that have seen their share of American oak. It's a good wine......
Feb 25th, 2021Beautiful bouquet. Berries. Balanced tannins--slightly dry, not overpowering. Medium acidity. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium body. Very nice and highly drinkable alone.
Beautiful bouquet. Berries. Balanced tannins--slightly dry, not overpowering. Medium acidity. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium body. Very nice and highly drinkable alone.
1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014Licorice and vanilla notes. Still firm tannins suggest another 5-10 years of aging.
Licorice and vanilla notes. Still firm tannins suggest another 5-10 years of aging.
Dec 20th, 2015Wow! Still tastes so young, like it could use a few more years in the bottle, but it is still a muscular and powerful wine with great structure and lots more potential.
Wow! Still tastes so young, like it could use a few more years in the bottle, but it is still a muscular and powerful wine with great structure and lots more potential.
Nov 22nd, 20151996 Preston Vyd. Cork disintegrated upon removal. Fruit still shows on nose. Red currant and dark cherry are noticeable on palate alongside vanilla, clove, and still present are above average tannin and acidity.
1996 Preston Vyd. Cork disintegrated upon removal. Fruit still shows on nose. Red currant and dark cherry are noticeable on palate alongside vanilla, clove, and still present are above average tannin and acidity.
Jul 26th, 2015was still fresh and had nice fruit. less rim variation than expected. started to die off after an hour.
was still fresh and had nice fruit. less rim variation than expected. started to die off after an hour.
Jan 21st, 2015Drinking very well. Light in the body but classic "old Cab" nose and flavors.
Drinking very well. Light in the body but classic "old Cab" nose and flavors.
May 7th, 2014Cocoa, blackberry, oak, and pepper. Dark and rich but a touch bitter for me.
Cocoa, blackberry, oak, and pepper. Dark and rich but a touch bitter for me.
Dec 14th, 2023Earthy oak and leather over touches of blackberry and coffee. Big and rich.
Earthy oak and leather over touches of blackberry and coffee. Big and rich.
Oct 1st, 2023