Black Cat Vineyard

EMH Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.224 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Robert McCall

2007. Dark red fruit, leather, anise dominate the nose. Red fruit, spice, chewy, nice acidity. Could use a bit more depth but I love the house style that Merrill is known for. Great stuff.

2007. Dark red fruit, leather, anise dominate the nose. Red fruit, spice, chewy, nice acidity. Could use a bit more depth but I love the house style that Merrill is known for. Great stuff.

May 9th, 2015
Chris Loretta

First black cat.. good juice!

First black cat.. good juice!

Nov 4th, 2017
Diane Kessler

This 2007 has turned into an elegant wine. The nose has a little bit of cedar. Tannins have softened but are still present. Fruit is still strong. Lovely.

This 2007 has turned into an elegant wine. The nose has a little bit of cedar. Tannins have softened but are still present. Fruit is still strong. Lovely.

Aug 19th, 2016
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9.2

Gave it 2.5 hrs of air before the first glass and it continued to improved over the following 1.5 hrs.

Gave it 2.5 hrs of air before the first glass and it continued to improved over the following 1.5 hrs.

Aug 2nd, 2015
Richard Steinberg

2012. Soft round mouthfeel with bright cherry fruit. Like it! Merrill will kill me for popping this so young but it is gooood!

2012. Soft round mouthfeel with bright cherry fruit. Like it! Merrill will kill me for popping this so young but it is gooood!

Jun 10th, 2015
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9.3

This is in a perfect place right now. Elegant, with everything in impeccable balance. A beauty.

This is in a perfect place right now. Elegant, with everything in impeccable balance. A beauty.

May 22nd, 2015
Diane Kessler

2006 and it is exquisite. There is a core of black cherry fruit with excellent acidity, fierce tannins and impeccable balance.

2006 and it is exquisite. There is a core of black cherry fruit with excellent acidity, fierce tannins and impeccable balance.

Apr 15th, 2015
David Rubinoff

Unbelievable! A crowd pleaser with a tough crowd!

Unbelievable! A crowd pleaser with a tough crowd!

Apr 11th, 2015
scott watkins

Black cherry coco dust cassis balanced acid and tannin..fantastic bottle! 2008 vintage

Black cherry coco dust cassis balanced acid and tannin..fantastic bottle! 2008 vintage

Mar 12th, 2015
David Rubinoff

Unbelievable! So fantastic!

Unbelievable! So fantastic!

Dec 24th, 2014