Checkerboard Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon

9.418 ratings
9.54 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
Bill Bender

Blackberry infused dark chocolate. On the precipice of too sweet.

Blackberry infused dark chocolate. On the precipice of too sweet.

Dec 16th, 2018
Mike R
9.5

Man do I love this wine - really sings to me in a perfect pitch - all smiles

Man do I love this wine - really sings to me in a perfect pitch - all smiles

Jan 8th, 2018
Whitney Bouck

Unbelievably delicious...smooth, deep, rich flavors of wood, earth and tobacco complemented by black fruit. Very velvety. And perfect with steak. Very special.

Unbelievably delicious...smooth, deep, rich flavors of wood, earth and tobacco complemented by black fruit. Very velvety. And perfect with steak. Very special.

Jan 1st, 2018
Richard Steinberg

Good structure. Love it.

Good structure. Love it.

Apr 10th, 2016
Rick Phillips

Bold, full of intense flavor. Should last for many years to come!

Bold, full of intense flavor. Should last for many years to come!

Jan 6th, 2016
Red Wine Lovers

Jammy. Overripe. Too new world

Jammy. Overripe. Too new world

Oct 19th, 2013
Clement Cariot

Sommelier Bleu Provence

9.4

Clement had this 11 years ago

Clement had this 11 years ago

Oct 4th, 2013
Rick Phillips

Rick had this a year ago

Rick had this a year ago

Oct 26th, 2022
Rick Phillips

Rick had this 4 years ago

Rick had this 4 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2020
Howard Greenfield

Howard had this 6 years ago

Howard had this 6 years ago

Mar 11th, 2018