Dana Estates

Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.543 ratings
9.414 pro ratings
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Greg Gregory

Just beginning to show its depth. Excellent.

Just beginning to show its depth. Excellent.

Apr 3rd, 2019
David L

05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui

05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui

Aug 19th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

A truly sick bottle of wine. Decanted. For two hours but it didn't alter the wine in a significant way. This had everything going on front middle and back pallet. In the words of David, it was truly insanity in a glass. Thank God 'David uncorked one for us last night! Pop these if you have them, it is almost a pop and pour type of wine.Verdict was "Yum".

A truly sick bottle of wine. Decanted. For two hours but it didn't alter the wine in a significant way. This had everything going on front middle and back pallet. In the words of David, it was truly insanity in a glass. Thank God 'David uncorked one for us last night! Pop these if you have them, it is almost a pop and pour type of wine.Verdict was "Yum".

Nov 5th, 2016
David L

05' Dana Helms Cabernet. The inaugural vintage. It was a little tight at first. Some sediment. A proper decanting and it shows remarkably(I came back to it in 30 min)The color is dark ruby red. The palate - loads of concentrated red fruits. Deep black fruits finishing towards the end of the palate. Drinking with moderate tannins. The acidity is still integrating with the fruit nicely. A velvet like finish! Drinking wonderfully now. I don't know what the critics would say? I think it's got 6/8 great years in it.

05' Dana Helms Cabernet. The inaugural vintage. It was a little tight at first. Some sediment. A proper decanting and it shows remarkably(I came back to it in 30 min)The color is dark ruby red. The palate - loads of concentrated red fruits. Deep black fruits finishing towards the end of the palate. Drinking with moderate tannins. The acidity is still integrating with the fruit nicely. A velvet like finish! Drinking wonderfully now. I don't know what the critics would say? I think it's got 6/8 great years in it.

Jun 10th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Beautiful lush Rutherford fruit. Still years left.

Beautiful lush Rutherford fruit. Still years left.

Jun 26th, 2015
Cameron Hobel

Owner/Winemaker Hobel Wine Works

9.3

Drinking great...

Drinking great...

May 22nd, 2015
Melissa Treadway

Inaugural vintage... Lovely.

Inaugural vintage... Lovely.

Feb 9th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

I want give it a rating to skew anything since I work here. But damn this is a great bottle of wine.

I want give it a rating to skew anything since I work here. But damn this is a great bottle of wine.

Feb 27th, 2015
Robert Berry

Pow.

Pow.

Feb 29th, 2016
Susan Sangiacomo

Sadly, the last bottle I have of their inaugural vintage. Berry and spice and oh so good.

Sadly, the last bottle I have of their inaugural vintage. Berry and spice and oh so good.

Feb 21st, 2016