Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.214 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Tom Kobylarz

So well balanced and barely a trace of oak. Good acidity with black fruits, sounds like that can't happen but it does here, and does it well!

So well balanced and barely a trace of oak. Good acidity with black fruits, sounds like that can't happen but it does here, and does it well!

Jun 7th, 2015
Bertus van Zyl

Assistant Winemaker Regusci Winery

9.2

Superb

Superb

Apr 30th, 2015
grape friend

Very pure blackberry, with hints of spice. Some oaky vanilla traits typical of Napa, but more elegant. Drinking nicely but could probably mellow out a bit with a few more years. Good Napa Cab option.

Very pure blackberry, with hints of spice. Some oaky vanilla traits typical of Napa, but more elegant. Drinking nicely but could probably mellow out a bit with a few more years. Good Napa Cab option.

Dec 28th, 2014
Tom Kobylarz

Great stuff, Napa Cabernet with a well knit structure of grace and power. Dark red core with red edges this was ready to go from the pull of the cork. Graphite, currants and black cherry, a dollop of oak. A long fleshy finish with medium grain silky and ripe tannins.

Great stuff, Napa Cabernet with a well knit structure of grace and power. Dark red core with red edges this was ready to go from the pull of the cork. Graphite, currants and black cherry, a dollop of oak. A long fleshy finish with medium grain silky and ripe tannins.

Nov 6th, 2013
Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

10

Boom. Don't look into his eyes. Mesmerizing just like the wine.

Boom. Don't look into his eyes. Mesmerizing just like the wine.

Apr 10th, 2013
Tom Kobylarz

2009, dark and lush fruits, fantastic texture, 4th tap into this via Coravin and it gets better every time.

2009, dark and lush fruits, fantastic texture, 4th tap into this via Coravin and it gets better every time.

Sep 8th, 2014
Richard Gaw

Drink with Elissa, Jeff, Wendy at their apt. Go very nicely with lamb chop.

Drink with Elissa, Jeff, Wendy at their apt. Go very nicely with lamb chop.

Aug 30th, 2015
Andrew Wells

Found a bottle in the closet of the ski condo! Disorganization pays off again... a little chilly in that closet after -10 temps, but a few minutes breathing time means BIG black cherry/cassis/plum/tar fun for New Years!

Found a bottle in the closet of the ski condo! Disorganization pays off again... a little chilly in that closet after -10 temps, but a few minutes breathing time means BIG black cherry/cassis/plum/tar fun for New Years!

Jan 1st, 2015
TD Williams

Super yummy.

Super yummy.

Dec 20th, 2012
Matt Walrath

Matt had this 11 years ago

Matt had this 11 years ago

Aug 16th, 2014