Vineyard 29

The Essentials 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3191 ratings
9.128 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
Shay A
9.3

This was firing on all cylinders. Great acidity and tannic structure. Truffled musbroom, pipe tobacco, ripe blackberry, dark cocoa shavings aromatics. Very clay driven on the palate surrounded by dark chocolate covered cherries. Small hint of dust. Obviously a little past prime, but certainly still kicking and showing well.

This was firing on all cylinders. Great acidity and tannic structure. Truffled musbroom, pipe tobacco, ripe blackberry, dark cocoa shavings aromatics. Very clay driven on the palate surrounded by dark chocolate covered cherries. Small hint of dust. Obviously a little past prime, but certainly still kicking and showing well.

Mar 24th, 2019
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.3

First vintage! Thanks Dick Grace and Chuck McMinn

First vintage! Thanks Dick Grace and Chuck McMinn

Mar 16th, 2018
Augie Kersting

Best of this vintage to date, tobacco, truffle, cocoa nibs, cold roses, perfect tannins, and lots of fruit and acid left

Best of this vintage to date, tobacco, truffle, cocoa nibs, cold roses, perfect tannins, and lots of fruit and acid left

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2014
Chris Phanekham

Chris had this 13 years ago

Chris had this 13 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2013
Shay A
9.2

Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka.

Excellent and well structured cab. All about those smoky notes with cedar and cigar box. Black cassis. This will age nicely.

Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka.

Excellent and well structured cab. All about those smoky notes with cedar and cigar box. Black cassis. This will age nicely.

Sep 28th, 2016
Rob Klbecka

Was a bit clunky but seemed to come together after a little air.

Was a bit clunky but seemed to come together after a little air.

Feb 11th, 2016
Ian Brand

Ripe.

Ripe.

Jun 7th, 2014
Scott Cunningham

Owner/Importer Bottleneck Wines

9.1

Merry Christmas fellow Delectables.

Merry Christmas fellow Delectables.

Dec 26th, 2013
Paul J
9.4

Magnum. Was really good. Well balanced dark fruit with terroir. Solid depth and impressive finish. Went great with my burger.

Magnum. Was really good. Well balanced dark fruit with terroir. Solid depth and impressive finish. Went great with my burger.

Apr 17th, 2026
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2022 vintage. Tough vintage. Above decent juice for the price. Light-medium body. 4.8.26.

2022 vintage. Tough vintage. Above decent juice for the price. Light-medium body. 4.8.26.

Apr 8th, 2026