Irony Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase Irony Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Purchase Irony Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

• Vintage: 2008
• Region: Napa Valley
• Lifespan: Drink through 2016
• Grape: Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon

Other products in the category California / Cabernet Sauvignon:

• Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Pure creme de cassis intertwined with floral and licorice notes are present in the inky/purple-colored 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Rich, full-bodied, and meant for long-term aging, it should hit its peak in 7-8 years, and evolve for 25-30 years. These brilliant 2007s are some of the strongest efforts that have emerged from Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards over the last decade." -Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

• Big House Wines The Usual Suspect Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Dry and clean and properly varietal, with blackberry and cassis flavors and a spicy finish." -Wine Enthusiast "The Usual Suspect Cabernet Sauvignon is a bomba de fruta, replete with a vibrant and enticing nose that draws the drinker to a very Big House state of mind. This Cabernet Sauvignon was coolly fermented and aged in neutral oak to give it a unique profile. We then added a soupçon of Grenache to this Cab to exercise its aromatic potential. Bang on the bars of the cell - the Warden welcomes in our newest inmate." -Winemaker's Notes Food Pairings: short ribs, filet mignon, lamb chops, spaghetti Bolognese or a dark chocolate torte

• Black Stallion Estate Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- 77% Cabernet Sauvignon-20% Cabernet Franc-3% Syrah "Rich, smooth wine entices with fruity aromas of raspberry jam and plums and is nicely spiced with sarsaparilla, black pepper and chocolate notes. A very food friendly wine; pairs well with everything from duck to a hamburger!" -Winemaker's Notes "A little sharp, but it shows ripe flavors of blackberries and black currants, enhanced with toasty oak. At its best now." -Wine Enthusiast

• Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon -- "The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is among the finest "regular" Cabernet Sauvignons I have tasted from Cakebread. It exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, stunning purity, subtle notes of smoke, black currants, blackberries, spring flowers and toast, good acidity and ripe tannin. This full-bodied yet graceful, deep, silky Cabernet Sauvignon is already irresistible, but it will provide provocative and complex drinking for 15-20 years." -Wine Advocate "Our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon grabs the taster's attention immediately with enticingly fresh, fruit-forward aromas of black currant, blackberry and boysenberry, joined by seductive chocolate and roast coffee scents.  Beautifully structured on the palate, it boasts intense, concentrated, dark berry and cassis flavors balanced by supple, well-knit tannins and a long, flavorful finish with fine acidity and savory mocha tones.  Delightful to drink now, this rich, elegant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will blossom fully with another 5 to 7 years of bottle age." -Winemaker's Notes 

• Caparone Winery Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Our cabernet comes from the well-known Bien Nacido Vineyard, located in Sisquoc, in the Santa Maria Valley. Our cab from this vineyard is classic cool-climate cabernet - dark, intense, with a slight smokiness that is unique to Bien Nacido." -Distributor's Notes "From our first vintage in 1979 our Cabernet Sauvignon has been one of our most popular wines. We strive to make a classic Cabernet: rich, dense and well balanced with great structure, fruit and varietal character; a wine which will develop in the bottle for many years. As with our other wines, oak flavor is minimized and the alcohol level is moderate. A real 'food wine', our Cabernet compliments hearty cuisine and has been served at some of the finest restaurants in the US." -Winemaker's Notes

• Chasing Lions North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon -- "In 1974 at the age of 5, I began to follow my grandfather every day on the family farm as he tended to his ranch. Over the years he taught me a lot about farming-but more importantly, a lot about life. Then one day in my late teens, he told me to get off of the ranch and 'go chase lions.' I never asked what he meant by that because something inside me already knew. It's been 20 years now since he passed. I've been chasing lions ever since." -James Harder, Winemaker

• Darcie Kent Vineyards Madden Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon -- "This is a bold Cabernet with cherry currant, black pepper, notes of cedar and oak. The flavors are rich and packed with dense tannins that loosen up over time. The oak influence has notes of cocoa and chocolate flavors. 2500 cases produced." -Winemaker's Notes Vineyard Notes: Hugging the wind-swept hillsides of the Altamont Pass, the vineyard tended by Virginia and John Madden (yes, that John Madden) is so steep that water runs off quickly and the vines struggle to survive. This struggle pays off splendidly and the resulting grapes are both complex and intensely flavored. The topography of the land also allows for multiple microclimates, allowing the Maddens to experiment with various sustainable growing practices.  

• Eberle Vineyard Selection Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Since 1979, Eberle's flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon continues to showcase 100% varietal characteristics from our 30 year-old Estate Vineyard. Displaying a flavorful deluge of rich black currant, dark cherry and hints of mochas wrapped in velvety tannins." -Winemaker's Notes "A bit soft and sweet, with raspberry, black cherry, cola and chocolate flavors. Would benefit from greater dryness and acidic structure, although the tannins are kind of strong. Okay with a grilled steak." -Wine Enthusiast

• Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- "100% Cabernet Sauvignon Deep garnet colour. Earthy, leather and game aromas over cassis, cedar, blackberry and truffles. Crisp acid. Full body Very fine, firm tannins. Long finish." -Wine Advocate The 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon captures the perfection of this exceptional vintage. This is a wine with a striking varietal aroma that quickly engages the senses and then delivers on its promise. It is brimming with dark cherry flavor, notes of vanilla and a touch of dried spice. Nicely balanced with bright acidity, this wine moves smoothly across the palate to an elegant finish. One sip will definitely lead to another with this Cabernet! It is irresistible now, and it will continue to age gracefully. -Winemaker's Notes

• Kuleto Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Complex, elegant, and developed in style; it reveals itself layer by layer. Soft tannins, lower alcohols, late-ripened fruit and woodsy smells." -Winemaker's Notes   "In 1992, Vintner and restaurateur Pat Kuleto founded Kuleto Estate. Located on the earstern Edge of the Napa Valley overlooking Lake Hennessey and the town of Rutherford, this extraordinary mountaintop estate features 82 individual vineyard blocks. Three distinctive soil types, and a range of elevations and exposures. From this rich and divers palette of fruit, Kuleto Estate produces a small portfolio of exceptional estate grown wines." -Winery Website

• Martin Ray Winery Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon -- "A fine, fancy Cabernet. It shows Diamond Mountain's famously hard tannins, but they're so finely ground, the wine is actually drinkable now, with a brief decant. It's entirely dry, with complex waves of blackberries, cherries, currants, violets, mocha, minerals and, of course, plenty of sweet smoky oak." -Wine Enthusiast"The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes which grow on Napa Valley's legendary Diamond Mountain are intense, flavorful and distinctive. Their elevation and soil characteristics ensure even ripening and perfect balance. Winemaking techniques developed by pioneer California winemaker Martin Ray result in a Cabernet Sauvignon of great depth, character, and elegance." -Winemaker's NotesFood Pairings: beef stew, rib roast & roast prime rib with peppercorns 

• Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 -- "Tight, tannic and full-bodied, with chewy cedar, dried currant, sage and herbal notes. Gains complexity despite the chewy tannins and may reward short-term cellaring. 74,000 cases made." -Wine Spectator "Bone dry, this wine shows the soft, dusty tannins and herbal flavors that classically mark Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It has an elegant structure housing flavors of blackberries, currants, sage, tobacco and cedar, and should develop in the bottle over the next 6-8 years." -Wine Enthusiast

• Smith & Hook Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 -- "Rich in the glass and bright on the nose, the 2006 Smith & Hook Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, opens with aromatics of dark fruit, black currant, cassis, clove, and cedar. Layered aromas of plum and cocoa develop into a rich blend of raspberry jam and ripe berry with a hint of vanilla. The substantial, well developed tannins are suspended through the finish with a finely integrated acidity." - Winery Website Cheese Pairings: Aged Cheddar, Manchego, Stilton Food Pairings: Prime Rib, Braised Shortribs, Chive Red Potatoes

• THE CAB - M. Cosentino -- "Shows the nobility of structure of Cabs costing far more, with fine blackberry and black currant fruit and soft, dry tannins. A bit quick on the finish, but this is a good price for a wine of this class." -Wine Enthusiast "Led by the spirit of creativity and innovation, Cosentino Winery was founded nearly 30 years ago with a commitment to making only the highest quality wines from California's greatest vineyards.Because these same ideals ring as true today as they did in the beginning, Cosentino wines have steadily grown in quality and reputation over the years and are considered among many to be some of the finest wines made in the world." -Winery Website

• Wayne Gretzky Estates Cabernet Sauvignon -- "Estate No. 99 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has classic Napa character with dark fruit aromas of sweet black cherry, blackberry, cassis and a light touch of toasty oak. Complemented by delicately complex accents of strawberry, hints of anise, mint, lilac and rose. The evenly matured hillside fruit provides a supple, rich and balanced wine with very soft but substanctial tannins. Ready to drink now and great pair with roast beef or lasagna, it will gain complexity and structure with time. Cheers!" -Winemaker's Notes