Westerly Wines

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon

9.225 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Central Coast, 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
TheSkip

Surprisingly, this has become more saccharine with age. Not as good as previously.

Surprisingly, this has become more saccharine with age. Not as good as previously.

Nov 10th, 2020
Hayden S

Birthday dinner at Forge in Carmel

Birthday dinner at Forge in Carmel

Nov 18th, 2017
TheSkip

Wow. I don't know what happened in the interim since I last had this, but it really turned the corner. The winemaker is Adam Henkel, formerly of Harlan, who seems to have really crafted a sleeper. Wonderfully integrated tannins! Dark cherry and some other red fruits on the palate. Excellent finish.

Wow. I don't know what happened in the interim since I last had this, but it really turned the corner. The winemaker is Adam Henkel, formerly of Harlan, who seems to have really crafted a sleeper. Wonderfully integrated tannins! Dark cherry and some other red fruits on the palate. Excellent finish.

Feb 17th, 2017
TheSkip

My taste buds were a bit fried from the earlier events. As always, this is a pleasant wine.

My taste buds were a bit fried from the earlier events. As always, this is a pleasant wine.

Sep 3rd, 2016
James Gleitman

Vanilla, plum and baking spice on nose. Big juicy berries on palate that are well balanced and grounded. @Ed Dickey it's a steal

Vanilla, plum and baking spice on nose. Big juicy berries on palate that are well balanced and grounded. @Ed Dickey it's a steal

Jul 25th, 2016
Amanda Swanson

Hellllllo lovely! Enjoying this Santa Barbara Cab on a Tuesday ✌🏻️

Hellllllo lovely! Enjoying this Santa Barbara Cab on a Tuesday ✌🏻️

May 4th, 2016
TheSkip

2010 WTSO. Outstanding qpr. Great back story. Fruit forward. Nice tannins.

2010 WTSO. Outstanding qpr. Great back story. Fruit forward. Nice tannins.

Oct 1st, 2015
Tama

Happy Canyon is a great AVA for Bordeaux varietals and this is a good example. Right balance between fruit and tannins.

Happy Canyon is a great AVA for Bordeaux varietals and this is a good example. Right balance between fruit and tannins.

Mar 3rd, 2015
Shaun Reiley

Outstanding Cab!

Outstanding Cab!

Oct 8th, 2014
Bryan Schmidt

Bryan had this 9 years ago

Bryan had this 9 years ago

Sep 25th, 2015