Lewis Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3175 ratings
9.316 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
Eric Urbani

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This came in middle of the pack.

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This came in middle of the pack.

Jan 15th, 2024
Eric Urbani

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. I was surprised that the Orin Swift was one of my favorites.

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. I was surprised that the Orin Swift was one of my favorites.

Jan 15th, 2024
Eric Urbani

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This was our #2

A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This was our #2

Jan 15th, 2024
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Barrel room in my face. Tons of vanilla extract, toasted notes and mocha coffee. Highly concentrated black and red fruits. Yes, it’s very oaky maybe a little overwhelmed but it’s balanced and delicious on the palate. Welcome to Napa.

Barrel room in my face. Tons of vanilla extract, toasted notes and mocha coffee. Highly concentrated black and red fruits. Yes, it’s very oaky maybe a little overwhelmed but it’s balanced and delicious on the palate. Welcome to Napa.

Oct 13th, 2017
George Chen

Good balance and enjoyable but didn't distinguish for me.

Good balance and enjoyable but didn't distinguish for me.

1 person found it helpfulMar 31st, 2016
Cory Fierro

Lewis Cellars Napa cabernet sauvignon 2012.

Opaque dark purple with a darker ruby rim than you'd expect. Expressive nose of candied and lacquered red and black fruits, sweet earth, tobacco and beautifully rich oak. The palate is where it displays it's grape. Full tannins (even at 5 years old) with the pyrazines subtly dancing in the background of the oak.

The wine is a wonderfully balanced experience that is both forward in what it wants to show you and coy and demure with its secondary aromas and flavors.

Lewis Cellars Napa cabernet sauvignon 2012.

Opaque dark purple with a darker ruby rim than you'd expect. Expressive nose of candied and lacquered red and black fruits, sweet earth, tobacco and beautifully rich oak. The palate is where it displays it's grape. Full tannins (even at 5 years old) with the pyrazines subtly dancing in the background of the oak.

The wine is a wonderfully balanced experience that is both forward in what it wants to show you and coy and demure with its secondary aromas and flavors.

May 28th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.1

Beautiful wine with vanilla bean, chocolate, black cherry and a surprisingly long finish. Slightly out of balance acidity on finish suggests improvement over the next few years.

Beautiful wine with vanilla bean, chocolate, black cherry and a surprisingly long finish. Slightly out of balance acidity on finish suggests improvement over the next few years.

Jan 1st, 2017
Michael Kvasnicka

IN honor of Lewis Gary Parker's first birthday.

IN honor of Lewis Gary Parker's first birthday.

Apr 24th, 2016
Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm

So young , but I love it , reminds me to retry 05 Lewis

So young , but I love it , reminds me to retry 05 Lewis

Sep 12th, 2013
Gregory Fulchiero

Wonderful cab - pipe tobacco and cedar box - special stuff

Wonderful cab - pipe tobacco and cedar box - special stuff

Mar 29th, 2013