O'Brien Estate

Seduction Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.28 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.4

Significantly better than 8+ months ago. Not as tightly knit and closed as the ‘13. Still, you really can’t pop and pour this. Sweet graham cracker, blackberries and cranberries on the nose. Full bodied. The blend works in this favor as it rounds out the finish for a lush feel. Cedar, cassis, and plum on the palate. RParker 94 I believe. Pretty solid value at $70.

Significantly better than 8+ months ago. Not as tightly knit and closed as the ‘13. Still, you really can’t pop and pour this. Sweet graham cracker, blackberries and cranberries on the nose. Full bodied. The blend works in this favor as it rounds out the finish for a lush feel. Cedar, cassis, and plum on the palate. RParker 94 I believe. Pretty solid value at $70.

Jan 14th, 2018
Bill Morgan

A beautiful blend - bold yet smooth Deep indigo color with dark fruits. Delicious. A wonderful finish

A beautiful blend - bold yet smooth Deep indigo color with dark fruits. Delicious. A wonderful finish

Jul 14th, 2018
Jim Restrepo

Excellent smooth and soft with warm finish

Excellent smooth and soft with warm finish

Jun 24th, 2018
Mark Flesher

Thanks for this one @Shay A ! --- MAN! This one is really starting to fire on all cylinders, and it's a 2014 so I'm really not even sure it's showing everything it has. This one tonight blew right past the "Coravin a 1/2 glass and open the rest later." After a small Coravin sample, the cork was promptly popped. The nose is blackberry, graham cracker, new leather, and spice cake. The entry is hedonistic blackberry cassis, very youthful chalky fruit. Leathery, meaty middle with a hint of that youthful sweetness. Finish is sweeter tannin, toasted, primarily a black pepper spice.

Thanks for this one @Shay A ! --- MAN! This one is really starting to fire on all cylinders, and it's a 2014 so I'm really not even sure it's showing everything it has. This one tonight blew right past the "Coravin a 1/2 glass and open the rest later." After a small Coravin sample, the cork was promptly popped. The nose is blackberry, graham cracker, new leather, and spice cake. The entry is hedonistic blackberry cassis, very youthful chalky fruit. Leathery, meaty middle with a hint of that youthful sweetness. Finish is sweeter tannin, toasted, primarily a black pepper spice.

Apr 18th, 2018
Bill Morgan

A wonderful blend Tannins in the front of my mouth that soften to a wonderful finish

A wonderful blend Tannins in the front of my mouth that soften to a wonderful finish

Mar 10th, 2018
Ronda Brittian

Delicious!

Delicious!

Jun 16th, 2017
Erin Crain

Erin had this 5 years ago

Erin had this 5 years ago

Dec 17th, 2018
TJ Mathson

TJ had this 7 years ago

TJ had this 7 years ago

Apr 30th, 2017
Ben Stewart

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

Apr 22nd, 2017