| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
3/13/2024 - joesi16 Likes this wine: NRDark fruit with a slightly bitter finish and drying tannins. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
2/12/2024 - ddgd Likes this wine: 89 pointsSmooth Sonoma Cali Cab. Deep garnet, silky presentation, and enjoyable finish. |
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2013 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
12/14/2023 - jkscully Likes this wine: NRTasted on 12/14/23: Cherry and plum fruit with lots of vegetal/ratatouille flavors (maybe a bit too much on the vegetal and jalapeno flavors). Faint hints of vanilla and carob. I like the acidity—this was really great with an Italian sandwich (chicken cutlet, eggplant, roasted red peppers, and fresh mozz), the rustic brightness was just the right thing. I also liked it with a tagliatelle with spiced butter. I didn’t compare this with an Octagon, but I did have it after two Virginia Bordeaux style wines and this was similar in style, but probably a step up from both of them. There’s just a little more life. I’m a fan. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
10/12/2023 - cyc wrote: 90 pointsI think this is a wine that will reward patience. Very well balanced and structured, with surprising acidity for a CA Cabernet. I have 1 bottle left and will sit on it for a few years before opening. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
9/30/2023 - Siwink57 wrote: flawedAnother fail…down the drain. A 2019 St. Clement Cab saved my evening. |
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2019 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
9/22/2023 - WineGuyX Likes this wine: 90 pointsThis was opened several days ago and was SO grapey, I relegated it to the refrigerator. Now, it is starting to come into balance with an aroma that smells like Cabernet! Very ripe red and black currants and a bit of tomato leaf, mint, bell pepper and lots of vanilla and oak. Full-bodied, this is loaded with sweet fruit, but also structured. The tannins are of good quality and there's acidity too. Drink now (but preferably 2025) - 2029 90+ |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
9/19/2023 - CheapAndBest Likes this wine: NRFrom WTSO. Bought and consumed with trepidation. Older wines from WTSO are a gamble |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
9/3/2023 - CheapAndBest wrote: NRDrank over 3 days. 1 week after receiving from WTSO. No pairing plan. Dinners included mild lamb curry, grilled hanger steak and bone.in.chicken thighs, gazpacho, charred fennel and corn salad, kale-bean-chorizo, etc. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
8/25/2023 - Siwink57 wrote: 88 pointsNot a terrible wine for $20. The wine is pale for a cab and lighter bodied like a Pinot. Some sediment and not much structure. Expected more for a 2015 vintage. Do not see any future upside 3.6 stars. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
12/25/2022 - herbtcat Likes this wine: 92 pointsNow that it's got 8 years in storage, it's showing well. The theme for this Sonoma Cab is balance. Slight spices mixed with dried dark fruit on the nose, medium tannins work well with moderate to big ripe cherries and wet granite on the palate. Finish was almost long enough... but that just made me anxious for my next sip. The 2015 Tara Bella's are ready now and maybe for the next 2 years. I recommend not waiting. |
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1997 Tara Bella Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/2/2022 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 pointsBirthday Party-6 MAGNUMS (Walnut Creek, Ca.): From magnum, this winery was great for a few years as the owner created it to sell in my opinion, from the great 1997 vintage, nose of black berry, cedar, and earth, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, very tasty, big body, the best Cabernet Sauvignon today, rich fruit, at peak in magnum otherwise drink up, and a long finish, photo uploaded. |
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2009 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveRussian River Valley more |
7/29/2022 - prasm wrote: 89 pointsPnP, consumed over 3 hours. Appearance: Somewhat hazy - showing quite a bit of sediment, dark ruby with edge bricking. Nose: Clean, developed aromas of saddle leather, fig, black cherry, bell pepper, and spice. Palate: Dry, medium acid, medium+ silky soft tannin, medium+ body, 13.4% abv, medium intensity with developed flavors of dried cherry, bell pepper, and tobacco with a medium finish. Overall a very good wine at or just past peak dominated by tertiary characteristics, drink now. |
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2012 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
3/14/2022 - jkscully wrote: NRCherry with jalapeno, wet earth, violet, chocolate, and vanilla. I would have thought Cab Franc because of the spicy pepper flavors and floral aromas. Good acidity, which keeps it fresh and happy. As it takes in more air, the texture thickens and more plum, licorice, and dark fruit flavors emerge. |
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2007 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
2/20/2022 - jkscully Likes this wine: NRDelightfully oldschool with bright acidity. On day 1, it tasted a bit too tart and I wanted some more fruit flavors, but things settled down nicely on day 2, when I detected more cherry and plum flavors, bell pepper ratatouille, Christmas spices, violet, and some faint hints of chocolate. Black pepper on the finish. Reminds me of Bordeaux or Virginia (there’s some wet red clay flavors in there) more than Napa and that’s not a bad thing. |
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2012 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveRussian River Valley more |
11/6/2021 - herbtcat Likes this wine: 91 pointsWorth the wait. When 1st tasted 2 years after release, it was just too green. But now, with 9 years of patience, it's living up to it's reputation. Big bouquet on the nose of spice, vanilla, plums, then full-bodied fruit supported by moderate structure of mushrooms and roasted plums. Followed by a lingering finish that pleases the senses. |
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2013 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
10/10/2021 - marlafell@aol.com Likes this wine: 95 pointsFantastic |
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2009 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
9/19/2021 - prasm Likes this wine: 90 pointsPop and pour, consumed over 2 hours. Appearance: Clear, dark ruby. Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity, developing aromas of bell pepper, plum, spice, earth, and menthol. Palate: Dry, medium+ acid and tannin, medium+ body, medium intensity, developing flavors of bell pepper, plum, spice, and earth with a medium finish. Overall a very good Sonoma cabernet dominated by vegetal characteristics - bell pepper, drinking well at the moment - drink now or over the next 3 years. |
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2014 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
8/12/2021 - Twopawsup Likes this wine: 90 pointsDrinking nicely now. Light oak and spice on the nose. Smooth on the palate with mixed berries and medium tannins. |
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2013 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
5/29/2021 - CJM wrote: 88 pointsSlightly cloudy, deep garnetvwith some rim browning. Tar, black cherry, black licorice. Low acids, medium tannins. Black plum. Long, slightly tannic finish |
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2010 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
3/27/2021 - 1961Vintage Does not like this wine: 80 pointsI dont check a lot of dont likes. This is one that tipped the scales easily. Far too heavily weighted to the greenness and stemminess factors for my taste. While some may prefer this style, I do not. While the level of herbaceousness did recede some from my first bottle, the last was no less disappointing. |
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2009 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
1/15/2021 - jhkey Likes this wine: NRDelicious. Not notes but at its peak. Drink in the next 2 years |
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2013 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveSonoma County more |
11/3/2020 - Quiet Lion Does not like this wine: 86 pointsDrank over two days. Strong green pepper notes that overpowered the palate. Seemed like there were some good flavors beneath but basically undrinkable. |
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2015 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
9/12/2020 - doctormark30 Likes this wine: 90 pointsVery dense, tannic cab. The intensity overwhelms my palette not in a terrible way but turns me off a bit. That said my wife and son love it |
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2016 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon EstateRussian River Valley more |
8/16/2020 - jkscully Likes this wine: NRBrambly fruit with coffee flavors and some poblano pepper. Wet stones on the finish. Some funky mushroom flavors too. Decent acid and still tightly wound. Needs more time. A little disjointed right now, but good potential. |
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2013 Tara Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve EstateRussian River Valley more |
6/14/2020 - herbtcat Likes this wine: 92 pointsClassic Napa Cab. Really needed the 7 years on it's side to develop and achieve perfect balance. Glad I have more. Best advice for all Tara Bella vintages - let them lay down for a minimum of 5 years. This one could be even better over the next 2-5 years. |
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