Davis Estates

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.27 ratings
9.32 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
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

2014 Davis Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
paired with Grilled Prime Pave of Beef, Roasted Cherry Tomato Relish and Garden Vegetables.

Bright blue and dark floral candied styled fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark plum, creamy raspberry on the glass edges, black licorice, vanilla, soft baking spices, burnt ambers, wild fresh lavender and dark floral bouquet.

The body is round & full. Soft, round texture. Candied styled fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark plum, creamy raspberry on the glass edges, black licorice, vanilla, soft baking spices, understated dark spice, burnt ambers, wild fresh lavender and fresh dark floral bouquet. The acidy is round and perfect. The texture, length, tension and balance are coming together and are nicely executed. The finish is round, lush, polished and elegant. Beautiful wine.

Photos of, a wide shot of the winery from the a Silverado Trail, Grilled Prime Pave of Beef, Roasted Cherry Tomato Relish and Garden Vegetables, their private dining area and a side shot of the Estate with their logo windmill.

2014 Davis Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
paired with Grilled Prime Pave of Beef, Roasted Cherry Tomato Relish and Garden Vegetables.

Bright blue and dark floral candied styled fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark plum, creamy raspberry on the glass edges, black licorice, vanilla, soft baking spices, burnt ambers, wild fresh lavender and dark floral bouquet.

The body is round & full. Soft, round texture. Candied styled fruits of; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark plum, creamy raspberry on the glass edges, black licorice, vanilla, soft baking spices, understated dark spice, burnt ambers, wild fresh lavender and fresh dark floral bouquet. The acidy is round and perfect. The texture, length, tension and balance are coming together and are nicely executed. The finish is round, lush, polished and elegant. Beautiful wine.

Photos of, a wide shot of the winery from the a Silverado Trail, Grilled Prime Pave of Beef, Roasted Cherry Tomato Relish and Garden Vegetables, their private dining area and a side shot of the Estate with their logo windmill.

Oct 8th, 2018
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

On the nose; ruby, floral, elegant, beautiful dark cassis. fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and plum. Nice florals of; violets, lavender and fresh red florals. Dark chocolate, caramel & softly layered baking spices. The body is full beautiful and well textured. Ripe and floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries, blue fruits and plum. Tannins are nicely integrated for such a young wine. Tobacco, graphite, black licorice, used leather, dry top soil, cedar, violets for days, lavender and fresh red florals, well done acidity, near perfect; texture, balance, structure and tension. The finish is beautiful and lasts two-minutes. This wine will evolve nicely over the next 15 years. Wonderful pair with the Muscovy Duck Ragout, Campanelle Pasta w/ Myzithra Cheese as shown in the middle left photo. Other photos of, the Davis Estate entry, running colors (night) waterfall and the Estate.

On the nose; ruby, floral, elegant, beautiful dark cassis. fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries and plum. Nice florals of; violets, lavender and fresh red florals. Dark chocolate, caramel & softly layered baking spices. The body is full beautiful and well textured. Ripe and floral fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries, strawberries, blue fruits and plum. Tannins are nicely integrated for such a young wine. Tobacco, graphite, black licorice, used leather, dry top soil, cedar, violets for days, lavender and fresh red florals, well done acidity, near perfect; texture, balance, structure and tension. The finish is beautiful and lasts two-minutes. This wine will evolve nicely over the next 15 years. Wonderful pair with the Muscovy Duck Ragout, Campanelle Pasta w/ Myzithra Cheese as shown in the middle left photo. Other photos of, the Davis Estate entry, running colors (night) waterfall and the Estate.

Feb 21st, 2018
Chris Erkel

Napa Cab with a backbone.

Napa Cab with a backbone.

Sep 27th, 2019
Keith Eddleman

Omg the bomb.

Omg the bomb.

Nov 14th, 2018
Chris Stav

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2021
Ansis Purins

Ansis had this 7 years ago

Ansis had this 7 years ago

Feb 18th, 2019
Richard Eung Joon Chang

Richard had this 7 years ago

Richard had this 7 years ago

Sep 12th, 2018
Matthew Bricker

Matthew had this 8 years ago

Matthew had this 8 years ago

Mar 9th, 2018
Jeff Griffin

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Jeff had this 8 years ago

Nov 29th, 2017
Eugene Schmidt

Eugene had this 8 years ago

Eugene had this 8 years ago

Oct 29th, 2017