| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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| Red |
2019 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/11/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 90 pointsPNP and consumed over two hours. Deep violet in the glass. Aromas of dark fruit and a touch of violets. Black fruits, vanilla and cola on the palate. Medium structure/mouthfeel that was supple initially but grew bolder with time. Reasonably balanced, velvety and refined with a medium length finish. Not a top tiered Napa cab, but respectable and enjoyable all the same! |
| Red |
2013 Heitz Cellar Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/1/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsPNP and consumed over two days with little change. Was struck by the "freshness" of the wine, even at 10 years old. Aromas of red and blue fruits carried over into the flavor profile while adding hints of mushroom, forest floor and pencil lead. Actually, pretty complex for an entry level cab. Balanced and resolved with sufficient structure to go a few more years. Medium length finish that was pleasing to the palate. |
| Red |
2016 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon SignatureNapa Valley more |
11/24/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 93 pointsPNP and consumed over two hours. Lovely cab from start to finish. No formal notes but best described as balanced and resolved, bordering on exquisite, with just enough tannic structure remaining to provide body and complexity. Red/blue fruits predominate, with a pleasant hint of sweetness at the end. In the prime drinking window for my personal tastes. Wow! |
| Red |
2017 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/17/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for an hour and consumed over the following two hours. Initial hint of vanilla was replaced with a nice wine that was integrated and well-balanced. Some supporting tannins remain in the background, but the wine is showing to be at the peak drinking window currently. Price "creep" for this entry level Napa Cab makes the QPR neutral or even negative IMHO. |
| Red |
2016 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valleymore |
11/15/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsBirthday celebration dinner. PNP. Tasted well above its' price point. Classic Napa Cabernet from an excellent vintage. |
| Red |
2015 The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veedermore |
11/11/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsJust a tad less than exceptional. Great quality, well balanced, approaching resolved, yet nicely robust. No alcohol burn, nice, medium length finish. Will definitely impress guests. Enjoyable! |
| Red |
2018 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap Districtmore |
11/6/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsPNP for dinner guests. Garnet red in the glass. Aromas of vanilla, earth and red fruit which follows to the flavor profile along with toasted bread, coconut and blue fruit undertones. Rich, thick mouthfeel yet with a silky, velvety texture and a pleasing, medium-length finish. Not yet fully resolved with more aging time needed to bring this wine into the optimum drinking window. So representative of the Stags Leap District appellation, this wine is a pleasure to drink. |
| Red |
2015 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Napa Valleymore |
9/24/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsOne hour decant and consumed over the following two hours. A well-built entry level cab from a renowned Napa producer. Nicely balanced with flavors of black and blue fruits, licorice, tobacco, mocha and earth. Decent complexity with tannins supporting in the background. The wine is in a very good place, ready to drink. Wish I had purchased more! |
| Red |
2014 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
8/15/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsPNP. Family dinner. Consumed over two hours. |
| Red |
2019 Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
7/27/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsRated 93 points by WE. Restaurant dinner so PNP. Beautiful violet red in the glass. Velvety smooth with nice balance. Flavors of blue fruits, cedar, tobacco, dark licorice and a hint of baking spice. Mild mannered and so enjoyable with seared Ahi tuna. Nice, satisfying finish. Highly recommend. |
| Red |
2016 Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli VineyardRutherford more |
7/15/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 wrote: 92 pointsSlow oxed for an hour and consumed over two days. Unfiltered. Dark and nearly black in the glass. Well built, concentrated and nicely balanced with flavors including dark fruit, cocoa, graphite, cedar and forest floor. Ever present Rutherford dust. Long, lingering finish. An excellent wine that is ready for current consumption (with air) but will age for many years to come. |
| Red |
2017 Bella Union Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/13/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsGood-excellent Napa cab. Well balanced. Drank over two days. No change to day 2. |
| Red |
2015 Amici Cellars Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/5/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted for an hour and consumed over the following three hours. What I've come to expect in a quality Napa cab. Darker fruits, mocha, mushroom, cinnamon and cedar/oak. Medium-full mouthfeel, resolved, nicely balanced texture with a generous, lingering finish. Just now entering the prime drinking window with several years ahead. |
| Red |
2015 Freemark Abbey Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
7/4/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsWine is in a very good place. PNP but consumed over three hours. Balanced with good structure and a moderately long finish. Best beginning at hour two. Still a decent QPR for a Napa cab. |
| Red |
2014 Salvestrin Cabernet SauvignonSt. Helena more |
5/15/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsSlow ox for an hour plus and consumed over the following three hours. Subtle notes of candied apple and violets on the nose. Nicely structured, balanced and resolved. Red licorice, cranberry, some blue fruits, cedar/oak, white pepper, cocoa and tobacco flavors delivered on a polished, silky body. Focused texture revealing a soft, moderately long finish. Consistent quality for 2014 Napa cabs. So enjoyable! |
| Red |
2016 Freemark Abbey Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
4/25/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for two hours. Beautiful dark garnet red color. Earth, toasted bread and floral notes on the nose. Blue fruits, baking spices, cocoa, vanilla and cedar/oak flavors. A bit thin on entry but followed by an explosion of bold, beefy structure that delivers a balanced combination of fruit, tannins and acid. Showing mature character that finishes silky and moderately long. A quality entry-level cab that provides consistency year after year. Enjoyable! |
| Red |
2012 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
3/25/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 wrote: 92 pointsWhat I expected from this classic California Cabernet. Decanted for three hours. Deep purple in the glass. Beautifully balanced, smooth and approachable with flavors of blue fruits, cola, cassis, mushrooms and fruit cake with just a hint of sweetness. Medium bodied with nice, soft tannins and enough complexity to keep interest thru the long, satisfying finish. Nice, really wonderful wine. Yum! |
| Red |
2013 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Leonardini EstateNapa Valley more |
3/24/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 94 pointsApproximately 4 years since my last tasting of this wine and time surely had a great influence on the drinking quality of this cuvee. Dark, almost black in the glass. Aromas of dark fruits, toasted bread, earth and rose pedals. Dark chocolate, graphite, mocha, plum, black licorice and a little Rutherford dust also. Complex, ever changing, balanced, full-bodied and elegant. Velvety smooth with just the right amount of tannin in support. Long lasting and enjoyable finish. An excellent cabernet ready for pouring! |
| White |
2019 Chateau Montelena ChardonnayNapa Valley more |
1/17/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDrank over two days with little change. A more reserved style with lemon, honeysuckle and green apple flavors supported by sublime oak. Balanced and crisp with a soft, elegant finish. So enjoyable. |
| Red |
2015 Heitz Cellar Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
1/6/2023 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsDecanted for two hours. Aromas of forest floor, mint and red berries. Flavors included red/black fruits, tobacco, baking spices, cedar and pine nuts. Medium mouthfeel with some depth. Balanced, polished, mature and silky with dusty tannins in support. Medium length finish. Always sets itself apart from other classic Napa cabs. Many years of life ahead. Yummie! |
| Red |
2019 Joseph Carr Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
12/27/2022 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 89 pointsPNP. Dark, almost black in the glass. Dark fruits and floral elements on the nose. Black fruits and licorice were predominant flavors. Medium mouthfeel and firm texture. Approachable and reasonably balanced for such a "young" Napa cab. Short finish. Nothing memorable but still a decent QPR. |
| Red |
2017 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
12/23/2022 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsDecanted for two hours and consumed over the following two hours. This entry level cab held together beautifully throughout the evening. Black and blue fruit, licorice, tobacco and anise flavors. Medium mouthfeel, balanced and refined with a smooth, lingering finish. A good QPR for a Napa cabernet. |
| Red |
2013 Groth Cabernet SauvignonOakville more |
11/23/2022 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 92 pointsAlways "fun" to revisit a wine that I originally reviewed over 4 years ago. The biggest change from the original was the balance and resolution of the mature offering. |
| Red |
2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valleymore |
11/21/2022 - Tahlequahdave1972 Likes this wine: 91 pointsFamily event, PNP. No formal notes but the wine was enjoyed by all. |
| Red |
2015 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakvillemore |
11/20/2022 - Tahlequahdave1972 wrote: 90 pointsBriefly decanted. Really expected this bottling to have been better integrated, yet the oak remained front and center throughout the evening. Looking back to my previous tasting note from March 2021, nothing much had changed. Oh well... |
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