Waterstone

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0217 ratings
9.120 pro ratings
Chiles Valley, 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
Chris Harvey

'11 is very nice. Good tannins, fruit pulling through. Decant for sure

'11 is very nice. Good tannins, fruit pulling through. Decant for sure

2 people found it helpfulJun 9th, 2015
Boris Mathiszik

Pretty smooth, chocolate flavors, but the tannins have quite a bite. At that price, I'd expect slightly better. Still, it's a good wine. Maybe a year or two on the shelve will help.

Pretty smooth, chocolate flavors, but the tannins have quite a bite. At that price, I'd expect slightly better. Still, it's a good wine. Maybe a year or two on the shelve will help.

Jul 30th, 2016
Daron Watson

leather, tar, licorice ~ quick blast of blueberry followed by rich hints of milk chocolate & lots of rum cake

leather, tar, licorice ~ quick blast of blueberry followed by rich hints of milk chocolate & lots of rum cake

Jun 2nd, 2016
Daron Watson

black currants & berries, leather, soft licorice ~ the palate brings the addition of damson & fig, as well as a blend of Christmas & flourless chocolate cakes

black currants & berries, leather, soft licorice ~ the palate brings the addition of damson & fig, as well as a blend of Christmas & flourless chocolate cakes

Jun 2nd, 2016
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.7

Blackberries, black currant, and cherry. More overripe & jammy fruit then I'd like. Surprising amount of black pepper from start to finish. Noticeable heat at 14.5% will lower my rating.

Blackberries, black currant, and cherry. More overripe & jammy fruit then I'd like. Surprising amount of black pepper from start to finish. Noticeable heat at 14.5% will lower my rating.

May 30th, 2016
Chris Harvey

If you have '07 on the shelf now is the time to strike!

If you have '07 on the shelf now is the time to strike!

Mar 2nd, 2015
Chris Harvey

Great backbone, needs to breathe for sure. Could spend several more years on the shelf but the '10 is definitely drinkable now

Great backbone, needs to breathe for sure. Could spend several more years on the shelf but the '10 is definitely drinkable now

Nov 1st, 2014
Theresa Johnson

Yummy!! Great nose :-) 2007

Yummy!! Great nose :-) 2007

Oct 16th, 2014
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.4

Not typical. I.e. I like it.

Not typical. I.e. I like it.

Apr 29th, 2014
Jerae Knutson

DuMOL Member Services

9.4

Amazing Napa Cabernet. I'd tell you where it's from, but then if have to kill you....

Amazing Napa Cabernet. I'd tell you where it's from, but then if have to kill you....

Oct 20th, 2013