Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Napa Valley Merlot 2017

Neal Ferry

9.2

Fantastic and so good — 3 years ago

with TwiLea

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Oakville Estate Vineyard Merlot 2015

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black currant, black cherry and leather. Flavors of dark fruit and back tea finish.
With a pinch of (9%) Cabernet Sauvignon.
🥇 89 points - Wine Enthusiast — 5 years ago

Tom, Shay and 12 others liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Zinfandel Old Vines 2017

Skip Smyser

9.4

On same tasting purchased this great Zin. Many people don’t know that Nils Venge had the first 100 point wine in Napa Valley. Saddleback is a hidden treasure with soooo much history. This will age well for years. So well balanced with great structure. 🍷🍷 — 5 years ago

Deborah, Jason and 6 others liked this

Hugh O'Riordan

I gotta try this

Jason and Jennie

I’ve always liked his zin a lot

Ayinger Brewery

Bräuweisse Malt

Nancy Janzen

7/22 Discovered on tap at Benneditos this summer. Nice foamy head and just tastes like golden ale the way its meant to be. Enjoyed with Nils and John — 4 years ago

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Estate Vineyard Merlot 1998

Mark Turner

9.1

After reminiscing about the late ‘90’s and tasting at Saddleback with Nils Venge, we headed to the cellar and pulled this bottle. It was a bit oxidized and had a little petrol on the nose. Bordeaux funk throughout. Color was clear and bright. Raspberry on the palate. Initially we were ready to pour it out as past it’s prime but we let it sit and it became more approachable. The finish was short with a lingering black cherry taste. It continues to evolve and as I continue to evaluate it 4 hours later, I have increased the rating a Overall it would say drink it now. But give it some time in a decanter instead of writing it off. — 5 years ago

Jason, Shay and 6 others liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Penny Lane Vineyard Sangiovese 2015

Curtis Anders

9.1

Great tannins and oak. Nils Venge still has the touch. — 7 years ago

Rioja Vega S. A.

Edicion Limitada Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2015

Felipe Cavallini

9.0

Vino de nils — 7 years ago

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Napa Valley Old Vines Zinfandel 2019

Seth Masterson

9.3

I mis-identifed this as a Napa cabernet blend but it's straight zinfandel.
On the nose is vanilla and spice, stewed and dried fruit, a great use of American oak.
There is a wonderful suppleness, elegance on the tongue and a balance of acidity without tannins that clearly distinguishes it from cabernets. I would have never called myself a fan of Zinfandel but if they were all like this one...

Rootstock — 4 years ago