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O'Shaughnessy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
95 points - limited A blockbuster small-production Napa Cabernet from Howell Mountain - very limited. 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Starting with the base 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, it's an interesting blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% St. Macaire, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. It offers a brilliantly pure, seamless bouquet of crème de cassis, toasted spice, new saddle leather, and leafy herbs and lavender. Deep, rich, and multi-dimensional on the palate, it's a full-bodied, layered, awesome entry level wine that can be drunk today with tons of pleasure or cellared for 15-20 years." 94+ Points Robert Parker: "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is blended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% St. Macaire, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals notions of scorched earth, tar, tilled black soil and fungi over a core of blackcurrant cordial, aniseed, dark chocolate and espresso plus a waft of tobacco. Full-bodied, concentrated and very earthy in the mouth, the rich, black fruits are superbly framed by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and mineral laced." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
Ratings on Delectable
Edmond Bordelon 
I saw Mark Flesher’s 2011 O’Shaunessy review the other day and was reminded about how much I love their wines. They are hard to find out here in Florida, so when you see them on the wine list, grab them! They had both a 2015 and 2016 vintage, so we decided to do a comparison. The 2016 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% St. Macaire, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Even with decanting the 2016 for over an hour, it still was too tight. Drinkable, but compared to the 2015, it is still not ready. It will be very good in time.
I saw Mark Flesher’s 2011 O’Shaunessy review the other day and was reminded about how much I love their wines. They are hard to find out here in Florida, so when you see them on the wine list, grab them! They had both a 2015 and 2016 vintage, so we decided to do a comparison. The 2016 is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 3% St. Macaire, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Even with decanting the 2016 for over an hour, it still was too tight. Drinkable, but compared to the 2015, it is still not ready. It will be very good in time.
9.1
Paul K
Side by side of two 2016 cabs from producers we enjoy. This was great, but didn’t come together as well as I remember from a year ago.
Side by side of two 2016 cabs from producers we enjoy. This was great, but didn’t come together as well as I remember from a year ago.
9.2Paul K
Had this a year+ ago and it was too tight. Opening up to approachability now and just really good. Still only a 2016, so lots of runway! 3 hr decant
Had this a year+ ago and it was too tight. Opening up to approachability now and just really good. Still only a 2016, so lots of runway! 3 hr decant
9.4Edward Nelson
Christmas day 2019. In-laws house. Shared with Kathy, but not with the ones drinking Riunite. Good but not my favorite.
Christmas day 2019. In-laws house. Shared with Kathy, but not with the ones drinking Riunite. Good but not my favorite.
9.1
Michael Greene
A good Napa cab. Open and aromatic, dark fruit, good concentration. Nice freshness on the finish.
A good Napa cab. Open and aromatic, dark fruit, good concentration. Nice freshness on the finish.
9.1
Billy L.
2016 Napa Cabernet easy drinking; fruit forward & ready to go! Cheers
2016 Napa Cabernet easy drinking; fruit forward & ready to go! Cheers
9.3
Dave Parker
Singing like Billie Holiday
Singing like Billie Holiday
9.5
Lisa Fried
Already so smooth and drinkable! We can taste chocolate and coffee. Delicious.
Already so smooth and drinkable! We can taste chocolate and coffee. Delicious.
9.3Ron Lear
So so so good. Lovely dark tannins and soft lingering but delicious finish
So so so good. Lovely dark tannins and soft lingering but delicious finish
9.3
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