Reviews

Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Wildfoote Vineyard, Vixen Block

This was an unexpected addition to a 2013 Realm lineup including the 2013 Bard, Farella, and BTK. The Bevan was the first of the four, and had been opened (in bottle) for approximately three-four…

Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Tasted at Realm with Juan and Scott, alongside the 2013 Bard, 2013 Farella, and a 2013 Bevan Wildfoote Cabernet (just to mix it up a bit)!

Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Panek Vineyard

PnP with incredibly high-pitched notes of cranberry, pomegranate, unripe plum, bitter cherry, alkaline, and dust. Virtually undrinkable, and almost completely unidentifiable as a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Similar to my CT notes from September 2015. I bumped this up a point to 94, as an hour in the decanter brought out some of the coffee, chocolate, and mineral notes that I typically associate with the…

Forman Cabernet Sauvignon

Same as my previous CT notes. 92 points and drinking at its seemingly optimum level with about a 30 minute decant.

Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Corona Vineyard

PnP with initial notes of red currant, red and black cherry, tart raspberry, anise, clove, and some granite dust. Tight, with a bit of a chalky finish that muted the fruit on the back end. 91 points…

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

Same as my previous CT notes. A bit sweet initially, but with some air time, it came together quite nicely. Rich and truly a guilty pleasure, but a wine I keep coming back to. Doesn't offer the epic…

Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon

Similar to my previous CT notes on this wine. PnP with rich and upfront purple, black, and red berry fruit; the black cherry liqueur, chocolate, and vanilla bean notes were especially prominent this…

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection

PnP with the signature Caymus notes of rich blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla bean, black licorice, and ripe raspberry liqueur. The typical sweetness was present, but not overly distracting from…

Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Dakota Shy Cabernet Sauvignon Moulds Family Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Inebriari In Vitae

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Arrow & Branch Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Perliss Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Ravens

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Roy Piper Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…

TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Cimarossa Vineyard

PnP with very tight notes of unripe blackberry, black licorice, and stone. Into the decanter it went for 2-3 hours. Much improvement, but the best didn't come until the final sips in the…

Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard

Similar to my previous CT note on 07/19/2015, but I gave this a 94 this go-around; it is arguably pushing into the 95 range for me, but just not at this precise moment. The initial PnP was pretty…

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Among five Cabernets tasted at Mark Herold: 2013 Uproar, 2012 Brown Label, 2013 Brown Label, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2013 Coombsville. All were Coravin pours.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard

Among five Cabernets tasted at Mark Herold: 2013 Uproar, 2012 Brown Label, 2013 Brown Label, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2013 Coombsville. All were Coravin pours.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Among five Cabernets tasted at Mark Herold: 2013 Uproar, 2012 Brown Label, 2013 Brown Label, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2013 Coombsville. All were Coravin pours.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Among five Cabernets tasted at Mark Herold: 2013 Uproar, 2012 Brown Label, 2013 Brown Label, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2013 Coombsville. All were Coravin pours.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Uproar

Among five Cabernets tasted at Mark Herold: 2013 Uproar, 2012 Brown Label, 2013 Brown Label, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2013 Coombsville. All were Coravin pours.