Wente Vineyards

Southern Hills Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.81059 ratings
8.533 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
Douglas Braun

2015 Vintage - currants , berry , good balance for its age out of a 375ml really a nice surprise from Wente ( they have a lot of different lots ) tannins are soft good time to enjoy screw top from G.O. Good value

2015 Vintage - currants , berry , good balance for its age out of a 375ml really a nice surprise from Wente ( they have a lot of different lots ) tannins are soft good time to enjoy screw top from G.O. Good value

Nov 8th, 2020
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.8

Surprised how much I liked this.

Surprised how much I liked this.

Nov 3rd, 2020
Ainsley

Lack lustre....a generic table wine at best. Young and needs to sit in the bottle a bit longer. Jammy on the palette with raisin undertones.

Lack lustre....a generic table wine at best. Young and needs to sit in the bottle a bit longer. Jammy on the palette with raisin undertones.

Dec 25th, 2019
Martin Bergo

Oak monster (C) warning! Yes it is cab sauvignon and yes it is well made; but no, it is not exciting.

Oak monster (C) warning! Yes it is cab sauvignon and yes it is well made; but no, it is not exciting.

Jul 10th, 2018
Shun Kikuchi

Straightforward+fruits. Deep ruby. Lower temperatures: red fruits like cranberry, red cherries and cassis. Higher temperatures: cassis, blackberry and licorice. Not so herbal nor green like bellpepper, with a touch of vanilla. Dry+, mid acidity. Vervety texture. At first felt restrained extraction, but at higher temperatures it was fruity and straightforward good CS. abv13.5%

Straightforward+fruits. Deep ruby. Lower temperatures: red fruits like cranberry, red cherries and cassis. Higher temperatures: cassis, blackberry and licorice. Not so herbal nor green like bellpepper, with a touch of vanilla. Dry+, mid acidity. Vervety texture. At first felt restrained extraction, but at higher temperatures it was fruity and straightforward good CS. abv13.5%

Jul 17th, 2017
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.0

Light vanilla dark berries some chocolate.. For 12 bucks a decent wine...

Light vanilla dark berries some chocolate.. For 12 bucks a decent wine...

4 people found it helpfulDec 25th, 2014
Kristin Portwine

Nice and dry for red meat

Nice and dry for red meat

4 people found it helpfulMay 12th, 2013
Lisa L.

It's a really nice wine. I would buy again.

It's a really nice wine. I would buy again.

3 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2013
Michael Brewer

Love this wine!!

Love this wine!!

3 people found it helpfulJun 2nd, 2013
Josh Phillips

A real punch to the pallet! One of my favorite full bodied budget bottles. Deep blood red with hints of ripe black cherry and plum with a great finish of coffee and spice. Subtle tannins that leave this perfectly paired with rich meat dishes like a ribeye or some hardy lamb or a winter bear stew.

A real punch to the pallet! One of my favorite full bodied budget bottles. Deep blood red with hints of ripe black cherry and plum with a great finish of coffee and spice. Subtle tannins that leave this perfectly paired with rich meat dishes like a ribeye or some hardy lamb or a winter bear stew.

2 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017