Oakville Ranch

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

David T
9.3

93 that leans into 94 and will see another point or two with 10 years in bottle.

Sofia and I used to go to their futures luncheon for many years. This vineyard consistently yields fruit that makes one of their best Cabernet’s.

It’s lush as it enters and falls onto dry, meaty tannins. Blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black plum with skin, dark cherries & purple fruits. Dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, limestone & volcanic minerals, moist clay, dry tobacco, new, raw leather, still very woody, mixed mid & dark berry cola, plenty of baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon & vanilla, dark spices with some heat, some dry herbs, dark melted, chocolate, cocoa powder, caramel notes, bright, fresh & candied florals that are dark, red, blue and framed in violets & lavender, ver nice round acidity with a highly structured, tensioned, well balanced and polished finish that lasts 90 seconds but still lands squarely on wood.
— 2 months ago

Paul, Severn and 13 others liked this

Quivet Cellars

Kenefick Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Loads of red fruit but still tight even after a 3 hour decant. Still paired well with a burger!Would give it a few more years. — 3 months ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 7 others liked this

Bevan Cellars

Ontogeny Oakville Red Wine 2017

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Beautiful nose with lots of chocolates and light earth notes.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, dried figs, raisins, licorice, light earth, peppercorn, cola, spices and dark chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and crushed peppercorn.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Big and bold. Spicy and tangy. Showing nice complexity at this point.

This 6 year old is drinking beautifully now. Rich yet elegant. Extracted and easy drinking. Well balanced and really delicious.

A beautiful surprise. I had the 2016 a few years ago, and this is drinking much better now. I did not expect it from the 2017 vintage.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Robert Parker 93 points.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$110.
— 4 months ago

Juan, Sharon and 12 others liked this

Robert Mondavi Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Excellent cab, very dark notes and fruits. Smoothed out the longer it was opened so the smoke and charcoal dissipated. Bought at smyrna beverage warehouse for $99. — 5 months ago

Turley

Mead Ranch Zinfandel 2005

2005 | Zinfandel
Turley Wine Cellars; Mead Ranch
Napa Valley; Atlas Peak, CA, USA
(91-93; Drink 2015-25)

Delayed 2023 Thanksgiving with the extended family.
— 6 months ago

Lyle, Austin and 24 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

4 hour decant as well, still a little tight but a great match for the Ribeye, Strip & A5 Wagyu
Consensus # 2 wine of the night
— 6 months ago

Bob, Juan and 19 others liked this

Long Meadow Ranch

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Had at twelve thirty club in Nashville. Very good with Waygu Bolognese. — 7 months ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Shake Ridge Ranch Mourvedre

Mourvèdre to the head! — 9 months ago

Severn, Brent and 1 other liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Great wine. Celebrating the life of Matt. So good. — 9 years ago

Futo

Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

2012 worth every penny — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Decant 2-3 hours,
Can hold another 10-15 years
— 3 months ago

Tom, Sharon and 16 others liked this

Macdonald

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

This full body cab is one of the best you'll get in Napa. The unbelievable fruits, balanced tannin and great texture in a Cabernet. — 3 months ago

Daniel CammarataMichael Cammarata
with Daniel and Michael

Screaming Eagle

Second Flight Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

1st wine of the new year and had to open something fun. Of course, enjoyed with its classic pairing of chicken wings 😉

1.5 hour decant(minimal fine/cloudy sediment). A stunning dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: brambly red berries, herbaceous, wet forest floor, graphite, floral. Taste: silky, soft, juicy, layered beautiful mouthfeel wine with red plum, dark chocolate, dried herbs, touch of spice and a cedar espresso captivating long finish. YUM!
— 4 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Bob and 14 others liked this
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Turnbull Wine Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Harry Browne's Christmas Eve dinner — 5 months ago

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Evolving nicely. Drank even better the second day. — 6 months ago

Adam and Daniel P. liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Pagani Ranch Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2015

This is a big, bold, , powerful, chewy wine. Not a nuanced one. Very nice if that's your thing. — 6 months ago

Shay and Steve liked this

Soter Vineyards

Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir 2020

13.8% ABV Raspberry, red fruit — 8 months ago

Rudd

Oakville Estate Red Blend

A lot of sediment cannons are still present and g a lot of sediment.  Fruit is still present, red fruit and current great balance. — 10 months ago

Shay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Paradigm

Estate Bottled Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Could go another 10yr easy. — 3 months ago

Shay liked this

Anthill Farms

Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Dark crushed fruit, red and black licorice, black tea and sweet berry finish. — 3 months ago

Eric, Ira and 5 others liked this

Cakebread Cellars

Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Holding up nicely. Lost some fruitiness but otherwise quite good. — 5 months ago

Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Deep purple color and a very rich wine. Figs, blackberries, cassis, cherries, and a bit of chocolate. Slightly bitter aftertaste. — 5 months ago

Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2014

An excellent Chardonnay. Rich, fruity and a touch of oaky flavor. — 6 months ago

Kutch Wines

McDougall Ranch Pinot Noir 2009

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), USA West Coast Pinot Noir; 26 October 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 7 months ago

Jay, Mark and 11 others liked this

Ghost Block

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Full bodied balanced, dark cherry, oak, Tabacco. — 8 months ago

Jamieson Ranch Vineyards

Double Lariat Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Great find from the Napa trip this winter. Very nice midrange Cab. Thumbs up — 8 years ago

John liked this

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Papera Ranch Zinfandel 2011

A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3. — 9 years ago