2010 Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Review

This wine seems to be hitting a nice stride. Certainly a long life left depending on how you like your Cabs. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, some spice, a little chocolate, and slight blueberries. On the palate, this is dense and concentrated. A little jammy. Cassis, slight plums, blueberries and also a bit of dry earth and char. Medium tannins. Deep with some complexity as it unwinds in the glass. Delicious. Nice finish. May improve a bit but it is outstanding right now.

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The top Cabernet Sauvignon tasted and reviewed by Loren Sonkin in 2019.

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Top 50 California Cabernet Sauvignons to Try Before You Quit Drinking (a non-dump bucket list if you will!)

In putting together a list of the top California Cabernets, there is sure to be some disagreement. I tried to include those wines that have a track record, the wineries still making great wines, those that seemed to have the commitment for the future and some personal favorites. I am sure I left some out. 1. Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select – It’s always hard to name the number one wine. But this has a track record that’s very long. Even in less than stellar vintages, it is an outstanding wine. They just don’t seem to make a dud. My only complaint is the price at over $200 a bottle. But, in comparison to other Napa Cabs or elsewhere in the world, this is a fair price.

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2018 Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon "The Leap", USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Rev iew

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2018

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$115.00USD

Gorgeous wine that needs a bit of cellar time. This is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Inly purple in color, magenta at the rim, clear and bright. The nose is tight but with air opens to cassis, chocolate, cedar and a scent best described as sauteed onions (unusual but very nice). Firm tannins. Full bodied. Good acidity. On the palate cassis, chocolate, char and a slight chalky note. Great almost seamless texture. A bit of tart raspberries make a delightful finish. This needs a few more years in the cellar or a long decant and the score will undou

2005 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select, USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Review

Vintage:

2005

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100

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A+

Current Price:

$356.00USD

Tasted from Magnum. The last note on this vintage, posted on this site was 100 points back in 2018. This may have been better as it is really hitting its stride. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is amazing with cassis, blueberries, licorice, cedar, and spice. Deep with light tannins. On the palate, this is complex. Lots of black cherry and cassis fruit. Underlying minerality and slight smoke. Wonderful lush texture.

2010 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select, USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Review

Vintage:

2010

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100

Grade:

A+

Current Price:

$360.00USD

Shafer Hillside is a California First Growth. They produce a lot, every year is amazing quality, and it has a long history. I often say it is the Chateau Lafite Rothschild of Napa. It is expensive but for the consistency and quality, it is fairly priced. Inky purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The expressive nose has cassis, cedar, vanilla, blueberries, and graphite. Full bodied. Great texture. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is concentrated. Great energy. Complex and depth. Flavors of cassis, blueberries and slight vanilla. Long finish. This is still youn

2010 Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Stags Leap, Wine Review

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