Viader

Napa Valley Red Blend

9.327 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.5

Ok. Alan Viader made an excellent wine. Great spice and texture. Wonderful balance and multiple of layers and lengthy finish. Nice blue fruit. Yummmy.

Ok. Alan Viader made an excellent wine. Great spice and texture. Wonderful balance and multiple of layers and lengthy finish. Nice blue fruit. Yummmy.

Feb 2nd, 2017
Austin Beeman

The light glints off an oil slick. The palate and nose are ripe red cherries. The acid is fresh and prevalent. This is wine you chase cold years in Napa Valley.

The light glints off an oil slick. The palate and nose are ripe red cherries. The acid is fresh and prevalent. This is wine you chase cold years in Napa Valley.

Aug 19th, 2016
Jeff D.

'11 vintage...don't believe the critics, this wine is rockin'!

'11 vintage...don't believe the critics, this wine is rockin'!

Jun 2nd, 2016
Paul K
9.4

69% Cab 31% Cab Franc. Great nose. Floral and spice. Palate incredible. Great mouthfeel, chewy tannins and well balanced. Cherry, blackberry, espresso, chocolate, and baking spices. I only had one bottle. Wish I’d have kept for at least 5 more years.

69% Cab 31% Cab Franc. Great nose. Floral and spice. Palate incredible. Great mouthfeel, chewy tannins and well balanced. Cherry, blackberry, espresso, chocolate, and baking spices. I only had one bottle. Wish I’d have kept for at least 5 more years.

Aug 20th, 2024
Eric

Needed a good 2 hours to open up.

Needed a good 2 hours to open up.

Feb 29th, 2020
Richard Adams

53% Cab Sav, 47% Cab Franc, a nice blend that’s hitting its stride now. Viader an underrated Bordeaux-style Napa red.

53% Cab Sav, 47% Cab Franc, a nice blend that’s hitting its stride now. Viader an underrated Bordeaux-style Napa red.

Feb 22nd, 2020
ed
9.3

red wine and hot sauce!!!!

red wine and hot sauce!!!!

Oct 13th, 2018
Ron Pucillo

Buon Anno!

Buon Anno!

Jan 1st, 2017
Eric

Plums, slate, can franc standing out. Such an awesome blend!

Plums, slate, can franc standing out. Such an awesome blend!

Nov 19th, 2016
Edmond Bordelon

Delia Viader is making wonderful Bordeaux style wines up on Howell Mountain (which is quickly becoming my favorite region...Dunn, ADAMVS, Arkenstone, Outpost...what's not to love?). She is a great inspiration to us all, and as you taste her wines, you can taste the brilliant acidity, firm tanins and the fruit is a early season strawberry and cassis.

Delia Viader is making wonderful Bordeaux style wines up on Howell Mountain (which is quickly becoming my favorite region...Dunn, ADAMVS, Arkenstone, Outpost...what's not to love?). She is a great inspiration to us all, and as you taste her wines, you can taste the brilliant acidity, firm tanins and the fruit is a early season strawberry and cassis.

Oct 7th, 2016