Jarvis Winery

Reserve Estate Grown Cave Fermented Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.231 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

Similar to the ‘09 Quilceda Creek, here’s another example of a very youthful wine aging at a glacial pace. Last time I had this was about two years ago at the winery (if you haven’t visited, it’s well worth your time), and it really hasn’t changed much. It’s chewy, with the core finally starting to open. Inky and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the nose alongside currant, cedar, and dark cocoa dusted dates. On the palate, it’s mainly red and black fruit dominant, with chewy black cranberries and blackberry fig. Will be better in 3-5yrs.

Similar to the ‘09 Quilceda Creek, here’s another example of a very youthful wine aging at a glacial pace. Last time I had this was about two years ago at the winery (if you haven’t visited, it’s well worth your time), and it really hasn’t changed much. It’s chewy, with the core finally starting to open. Inky and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the nose alongside currant, cedar, and dark cocoa dusted dates. On the palate, it’s mainly red and black fruit dominant, with chewy black cranberries and blackberry fig. Will be better in 3-5yrs.

Sep 7th, 2019
Monica Layfield

Celebrating Thanksgiving with this bottle and a Christmas Tree. #nottooshabby #layfieldladies

Celebrating Thanksgiving with this bottle and a Christmas Tree. #nottooshabby #layfieldladies

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Monica Layfield

3 hours decanting.....still waiting....hoping. Will report back. Sous vide part III.

3 hours decanting.....still waiting....hoping. Will report back. Sous vide part III.

1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2015
Martin G Rivard

This was the fifth line of the evening and in the lush mouth feel but it was so light and refined. This actually came close to being the wine of the night!! I believe it solidified its place in the second position.

This was the fifth line of the evening and in the lush mouth feel but it was so light and refined. This actually came close to being the wine of the night!! I believe it solidified its place in the second position.

Jun 24th, 2016
Martin G Rivard

This was considered by many this evening the wine of the night! It definitely had a little something special. I'm not sure if it was the soft opulent mouth feel for the long-lush finish. Either way, I would have to agree definitely WOTN in my book

This was considered by many this evening the wine of the night! It definitely had a little something special. I'm not sure if it was the soft opulent mouth feel for the long-lush finish. Either way, I would have to agree definitely WOTN in my book

May 3rd, 2016
David Metcalf

This Reserve is powerful but not heavy. Fine length and acidity; extremely youthful. Maybe the wax capsule is slowing it's development. A treat to taste.

This Reserve is powerful but not heavy. Fine length and acidity; extremely youthful. Maybe the wax capsule is slowing it's development. A treat to taste.

Jul 11th, 2016
Junaid Mohiuddin

This is my idea of perfection in a Cabernet.

This is my idea of perfection in a Cabernet.

Feb 21st, 2017
Daniel Healy

Great wine the tour and tasting was really nice

Great wine the tour and tasting was really nice

Jun 18th, 2016
David Schoonover

Needed a longer decent, more then 1.5 hrs. Very enjoyable and decadent

Needed a longer decent, more then 1.5 hrs. Very enjoyable and decadent

May 22nd, 2016
Brooks Derrick

Love in a bottle.

Love in a bottle.

May 31st, 2015