It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Beautiful nose of black fruits with cedar and chocolate notes.
Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light earth, herbs, mediterranean spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Complex and nicely balanced, fruit forward and elegant. Spicy and entertaining.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Showing good potential to become a 96+ point wine.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were dry farmed and aged in (80% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$140. — 3 months ago
Pretty smooth — 5 months ago
From 100% Wente clones that get max hang time, large and tiny berries packed together, pale lemon with subtle aromas of citrus and stone fruits. On the palate flavors of apple, lemon and lime flavors, crisp acidity, long finish ending with rich mineral character. Perfect now! — 2 years ago
Pretty durn good, dark and probably good with light lamb, or fruity chocolate. — 6 years ago

Really yummy — 2 months ago
Smooth, slightly sweet — 4 months ago
Beautiful zin with full, silky body. Black and red fruits, plum, and fingers with smooth tannins. Great wine. — 5 months ago
Black fruits, cigar box, black pepper, chocolate and leather. Soft well integrated tannins. — 2 years ago
Exotic and funky. Good rich dark fruity wine. — 3 years ago
Intense but bright up front. Floral notes with a bit of chocolate. Smooth finish but a bit dry. Overall this is an excellent wine! — 4 days ago
Pale lemon in color.
Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing limes, green apples, gooseberries, spices, light grapefruits, herbs and light earth.
Tangy finish with limes and almonds.
This is a very tasty Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Yountville in Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Crisp and refreshing. Nicely balanced, tangy and engaging.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and so far the 2022 vintage was my favorite.
Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good pool wine too.
100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes were aged in neutral French oak barrels for 9 months on the lees.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$25. — 2 months ago
Bobs Steakhouse — 5 months ago
Gibbs – Cabernet Sauvignon “Three Clones” 2022
St. Helena AVA, Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Gibbs Vineyards, a family-run estate in St. Helena, has carved a niche for producing small-lot, limited-production wines that often fly under the radar compared to Napa’s bigger names. The “Three Clones” bottling brings together Cabernet Sauvignon from three distinct clonal selections across their estate vineyards, creating a wine that is both powerful and finessed.
📌 Educational Note: St. Helena AVA is one of Napa’s most prized subregions, known for its warmer climate that produces plush, fruit-driven Cabs with round tannins, rich concentration, and a signature balance of power and elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry, cassis, and ripe plum lead the way, accented by violet, baking spice, and subtle cedar. On the palate, juicy dark cherry, mulberry, and cocoa powder intertwine with graphite and a touch of vanilla oak.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and polished, with well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, balanced, and fruit-driven, lingering with spice and dark chocolate.
Winemaking Notes
Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from three clonal selections, fermented in small lots, and aged in French oak (about 30% new). The clonal mix adds both power and nuance, making the wine more layered and expressive.
Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or lamb chops with rosemary. For a cheese match, aged Gouda or Manchego highlight its rich fruit and structure.
Verdict
A Napa Cab that overdelivers—structured yet approachable, with depth from its clonal blend and a polished finish. Gibbs proves that small-lot Napa producers can deliver as much excitement as the icons, often at a friendlier price. — a year ago
Love it! Oaky, buttery, low acid — 6 years ago
Not jammy. Big in all the right places. Super approachable. — 7 years ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and complex.
Showing sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, light oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Zinfandel from Oakville in Napa Valley. Rich, fruit forward and entertaining. Elegant and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. The high alcohol is not too noticeable at this point.
Right out of the bottle it feels like a light Napa Cabernet, but gets into its own after 2 hours in the decanter, when more red fruits show up, and it feels more like a Zinfandel. So interesting.
This Single Vineyard Zinfandel is easy drinking and a great sipping wine. A good party wine too.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$38. — 10 days ago