Oakville Bench

Groth Vineyards & Winery

Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Medium deep ruby with a thin violet , ruby rim. On the nose with time in decanter , this shows spicy crème de cassis , grafite and blackberry , red plum , touch of vanilla and a light toasty note, cherry . On the palate this has a richness of dark fruits , with blackberry , dark cherry , sweet quite suave tannins , quite good freshness and good acidity . The next day this comes across more reserved and focused with a saline , grafite tinge to the ripe dark fruits , fine chiselled tannins and really nice freshness . Good grafite tinged length. Pretty young still , this will improve over the next 5-8 years and keep well a further 10 or so . — a day ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this

Carter Cellars

The Grand Daddy Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Super juicy, all front palate. If you like rich Cali cab, this is it. I love BTK, but could use a little more restraint and secondary. — 16 days ago

Billy liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1985

lovely and pure. Cool fruit. Balanced. Very good — a month ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Juan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this

Ghost Block

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black fruits, cedar, chocolates, tobacco, mediterranean spices, licorice peppercorn, coffee and cola.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, dried fruits, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich, complex and extracted. Fruit forward, Nicely balanced and elegant.

This 6 year old Cabernet is already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

I've had many different vintages of this wine and it always delivers.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$80.
— 2 months ago

Paul, Douglas and 16 others liked this

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Love this wine! Thick long lasting legs. Bouquet rich with raspberry and blueberry, very jammy! Smoooth flavors with a rich finish, slight hints of oak and charcoal on the back end. Great wine!!! — 3 months ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

After an hr of air things just came together big fruit, present tannins and a great finish. Everything appeared in harmony and yet there seemed it had more to give. Hold for a few if you can. — 20 hours ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 2 others liked this

Paradigm

Oakville Cabernet Franc 2023

Ooh Lala, my new favorite vintage of Paradigm Cab Franc. Sensual nose, well-rounded, soft tannins, silky mouth feel, long finish - Magnificent! — 8 days ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

100 PP Klare wijn podcast
— a day ago

Jan liked this

Nickel & Nickel

Branding Iron Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Aromas of cherries and plums with cherries and strawberries in the palate. Paired well with salami, cheddar and hard white cheese. — a month ago

Joe, Sagee and 6 others liked this

Bevan Cellars

Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Big, round, balanced with a beautiful mid palate and a long finish. Had with an American wagyu tri-tip and beans and loved every drop! — 2 months ago

Janelle Greenlee
with Janelle
Billy liked this

Schrader Cellars

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Fairly bright and ripe wine.

Only took a coravin pour out of the bottle but it was missing some depth and texture.

Overall very good but a touch light compared to my expectation
— 2 days ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 1 other liked this

Paradigm

Oakville Merlot 2023

Like the Cab franc, my new favorite vintage of Paradigm Merlot. Expressive, inviting bouquet on the nose. Broad expression on the palate and soft even velvety - Wonderful — 8 days ago

Oakville Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Deep purple, heavy bodied.. dark berries, leather, liquorice, herbs, wolf berries — 22 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2021

Big but hides abv. Smooth, dark fruits, some herbs and spices, overall a ton of fruit and bitter cocoa. It honestly needs more time. So good with steak au poivre at meritage St. Paul. — 24 days ago

Scott@Mister and Tom liked this

Gargiulo Vineyards

G Major Seven Study 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Paul J
9.5

1hr+ decant. Youthful. Lovely dark red color. Classic Gargiulo flavor with ample depth. Definitely needs a long decant. — a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

TOR Kenward Family Wines

Tierra Roja Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, spices, light vanilla, dark chocolates, licorice, peppercorn and coffee.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted, fruit forward and elegant. Complex, well balanced and entertaining. A beautiful wine.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Robert Parker 94 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

Grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,700 bottles.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$160.
— 2 months ago

Matt, Rob and 10 others liked this

Futo

Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

1 hour decan(some fine sediment). A splendid dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark fruit, potting soil, mocha java, clove, pencil lead. Taste: silky, rich mouthcoating wine with dark cherry/ blueberry, currants, earth, dark chocolate and a never-ending graphite espresso finish. YUM! — 3 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Dave and 13 others liked this