Pulido-Walker

Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.327 ratings
9.37 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
Shay A
9.5

A different beast than the Panek. This felt more balanced. The core of this had a similar fruit profile of blue and black fruits, but it had more charcoal, cedar, graphite to it for an added complexity. Between the two, I’d definitely hold this one longer.

A different beast than the Panek. This felt more balanced. The core of this had a similar fruit profile of blue and black fruits, but it had more charcoal, cedar, graphite to it for an added complexity. Between the two, I’d definitely hold this one longer.

Jul 28th, 2018
Andrew Holloway

Ripe and rich

Ripe and rich

Dec 21st, 2015
leon egozi

Graduation wine- cheers to my Gator son!!
From mag - awesome wine

Graduation wine- cheers to my Gator son!!
From mag - awesome wine

May 3rd, 2024
Grant Everett

In a great spot. Very balanced

In a great spot. Very balanced

Jul 6th, 2020
leon egozi

WOTN tied with a 1999 magnum of Shafer hillside select which I didn't get a picture of!😡

WOTN tied with a 1999 magnum of Shafer hillside select which I didn't get a picture of!😡

Dec 26th, 2018
David Rubinoff

Power is on

Power is on

Sep 13th, 2017
Howard Greenfield

Tons of fruit- needs more bottle time

Tons of fruit- needs more bottle time

Apr 15th, 2017
William Mellon

Whoa! Big fella. Held your own alongside two vintages of first growths. Power, structure and enough hidden finesse to last for a good hibernation in the cellar. One of my favorite winemakers who continues to make noise all over the valley.

Whoa! Big fella. Held your own alongside two vintages of first growths. Power, structure and enough hidden finesse to last for a good hibernation in the cellar. One of my favorite winemakers who continues to make noise all over the valley.

Nov 4th, 2016
Kelvin Woodfin

Silky smooth. This 12 is amazing!

Silky smooth. This 12 is amazing!

Aug 20th, 2016
C Kent
9.4

Big California Cab. Raisin, Dark cherry, tobacco and smokey on nose and tongue. Good tannins and great length. Love it.

Big California Cab. Raisin, Dark cherry, tobacco and smokey on nose and tongue. Good tannins and great length. Love it.

Sep 25th, 2015