Wines from Oakville
Groth 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $125
A huge Cabernet, in the best sense of the word. It wasn’t the easiest vintage, as 2007 was, but meticulous winemaking did the job, resulting in this amazingly rich, impressively ripe wine that’s drinkable now and will develop for many years. The fruits veer toward blackberries, cherries and cola, and the tannins are soft and refined. One hundred percent new French…
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Piña 2009 Ames Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $85
A vital, focused Cabernet, this shows the sheer classiness of Oakville in its concentrated blackberry and black currant fruit. It’s seemingly sweet and dry at the same time, and the tannins, which are extraordinarily thick, are fine and pure. Irresistably delicious now, this changes in the glass by the second. It suggests it wants some time in the cellar, so drink…
— S.H.
(10/1/2012)
Nickel & Nickel 2009 Martin Stelling Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $155
Unbelievably rich and delicious, this is a joy to drink. It continues the winery’s long record with this vineyard, reaching toward its apex with this 2009. Made from 100% Cabernet and aged in nearly two-thirds new French oak, it’s elaborate, layered and complex, offering juicy notes of blackberry, black currant and dark chocolate, with sweet toast and vanilla…
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
Vine Cliff 2009 16 Rows Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $150
As good as the winery’s regular 2009 Cabernet is, this small-production selection from the estate vineyard is even better. However, as the tannins are fierce, it’s not a wine you want to drink anytime soon. Through the astringency shines a bright, burning core of perfectly ripe blackberries and savory black currants. Flashy and impressive, this 100% Cabernet should…
— S.H.
(11/1/2012)
Goldschmidt 2007 Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $150
A dramatic Cabernet, complex and layered, this shows deeply concentrated blackberry essence, black currant, dark chocolate and raisin flaors that are intricately woven with a sweet, smoky oak influence. The tannic structure is thick and furry, but just about perfect. Should age for many years, gradually losing primary fruit, but it’s drinkable now after decanting.
— S.H.
(2/1/2013)
Goldschmidt 2008 Single Vineyard Selection Game Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $75
This is rich and appealing, vast in flavor and luxurious in texture. It shows Oakville character in its smooth, velvety tannins and overall balance, with ripe blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors. If you can keep from drinking it now, it should hold in the cellar for 10–15 years.
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Oakford 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- $60
From renowned winemaker Heidi Barrett. Napa Cabs don’t get much better than this. Aromas of black currant, cassis and oak; quite smoky and elegant. Huge fruit, vibrant and intense, with waves of currant and blackberry and plum. Voluptuous and soft, ultrarefined. Amazing tannins, profound and fine at once.
— S.H.
(6/1/1999)
Oakford 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)
- Cellar Selection
- $100
Flashy oak and deep, pure blackcurrants show from the first whiff, and the purple color stains the sides of the glass in this wine with enough glycerine to float the Sixth Fleet. Doesn’t disappoint on the palate, with ripe blackberry flavors and gorgeous, velvety tannins. Closes long, with a sweet, richly-fruited finish. Cellar Selection.
— S.H.
(8/1/2001)
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