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Vineyard 29 Cru Series The Essentials Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
A great buy in small-production Napa Cabernet from Vineyard 29. While the Estate wines express the terroir of their specific locations, Vineyard 29's 2014 Cru Cabernet showcases the broader character of wine-growing regions, and is an interpretation of classic wines from the Napa Valley. "It's all about making the wine in the vineyard" is how Keith Emerson, Director of Winemaking at Vineyard 29, describes the philosophy behind the Cru wines. Everything from site selection, crop yield, and picking decisions are made with the final blend in mind. This deliberate, detail-oriented winemaking results in elegantly composed wines that depict the best characteristics of their region. Cru Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of fruit from exceptional valley floor and hillside vineyards throughout Napa Valley. It is hand-crafted in the gravity flow winery and is an introduction to Vineyard 29's style - elegance and quality.
Ratings on Delectable
Ron R 
Great showing from a great producer.
Great showing from a great producer.
9.2Ron R
After tasting this on Friday, I went back to the well. We love this bottling. Great producer, and a reasonable price. Pristine presentation, with those regal elements of coffee, barrel toast and a hint of vanillin. It been produced with a deep extraction. Wifey gave it 92 - there it is!
After tasting this on Friday, I went back to the well. We love this bottling. Great producer, and a reasonable price. Pristine presentation, with those regal elements of coffee, barrel toast and a hint of vanillin. It been produced with a deep extraction. Wifey gave it 92 - there it is!
9.2Ron R
Impressive. Ultra ripe nose of espresso, barrel toast, and black cherries. Palette is seductive. Tannins are somewhat course, but are regal. Consistent notes on the palette, with weight and density. The finish is pure. Very impressive 14 wine.
Impressive. Ultra ripe nose of espresso, barrel toast, and black cherries. Palette is seductive. Tannins are somewhat course, but are regal. Consistent notes on the palette, with weight and density. The finish is pure. Very impressive 14 wine.
9.3Diego Flores
A real treat, lots of blackberry but not at all jammy, substantial but not heavy, best cab I’ve had in a while.
A real treat, lots of blackberry but not at all jammy, substantial but not heavy, best cab I’ve had in a while.
9.7
Charlie Beatty
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2014 Vineyard Cru 29 Cab Sauv. Awesome when opened and breathed a hour. Big rich full bodied, gobs of black fruits. Plum and cassis. Medium tannin structure. Very impressive. CB a solid 94 here. With friends .
2014 Vineyard Cru 29 Cab Sauv. Awesome when opened and breathed a hour. Big rich full bodied, gobs of black fruits. Plum and cassis. Medium tannin structure. Very impressive. CB a solid 94 here. With friends .
9.4Ron R
Smooth and sensual. Hints of coffee and maple on the nose. Plush mouthfeel with integrated tannins. Nice relaxed notes of kirsch and cherries, which finishes moderately sweet. Very enjoyable.
Smooth and sensual. Hints of coffee and maple on the nose. Plush mouthfeel with integrated tannins. Nice relaxed notes of kirsch and cherries, which finishes moderately sweet. Very enjoyable.
9.2
Shay A
Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka. For the $60 price point, this is an excellent Napa cab value. Received multiple lower 90s scores which feel adequate. Plum, graphite, mixed dark berries and noticeable oak. It’s fairly extracted, but not Caymus like. More structure. Nice lengthy finish.
Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka. For the $60 price point, this is an excellent Napa cab value. Received multiple lower 90s scores which feel adequate. Plum, graphite, mixed dark berries and noticeable oak. It’s fairly extracted, but not Caymus like. More structure. Nice lengthy finish.
9.2
Paul Jakubowski
PnP. Dark red color. Nose seems a little oxidized on the nose, which was strange as the cork was good. Fruit forward with plums, blackberries, and subtle anise. Medium plus depth and finish. Not what I remember from V29.
PnP. Dark red color. Nose seems a little oxidized on the nose, which was strange as the cork was good. Fruit forward with plums, blackberries, and subtle anise. Medium plus depth and finish. Not what I remember from V29.
9.1Paul Jakubowski
1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Nose contains oak, dark cherries, anise, and a touch of vanilla. More dark cherries on the palate with some cinnamon and distinct V29 flavor. Medium depth and finish. Overall very nice!
1hr+ decant. Dark red color. Nose contains oak, dark cherries, anise, and a touch of vanilla. More dark cherries on the palate with some cinnamon and distinct V29 flavor. Medium depth and finish. Overall very nice!
9.4
David Walser
Had this with Nouille Roulet.
Had this with Nouille Roulet.
9.3
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