Ayla Cabernet Sauvignon Koko Nor Vineyard

Ayla

Other · Cabernet Sauvignon
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
88 /100
Reviews
4
professional

Vintages

1
2018 Other 88/100
Cabernet Sauvignon
NV

Community Reviews

4
4
Reviews
88.3
Avg Score
93
Highest
Taster #6270 · Aug 16, 2024
93/100
Medium full-bodied. Aromas of sweetened plums and a tinge of vanilla. Bold flavors of red plum and black currant. The astringency at the finish seems more from the whole cluster fermentation than oak (though I am unsure in what vessels it was aged). It is a change of pace from many Napa-style Cabernet. Enjoyable now, and I will wait a couple of years to try my second bottle.
2018 vintage
Taster #2676 · Feb 1, 2023
86/100
Mirrored glass bottle. Just don’t care for it.
2018 vintage
Taster #2676 · Jan 11, 2023
86/100
I opened and decanted this for 2+ hours. I’d like to think it was flawed, but I really don’t think it was. It’s just a wine that just doesn’t do anything for me, At All! Minimal aroma and fruit, but very flat, with a really terrible bitter and green finish. Wow! Whatever was “ok” at the beginning, is absolutely ruined by that finish. I was going to finish my review with the statement, “terrible wine”, but I need to clarify …
2018 vintage
Taster #8815 · Jan 8, 2023
88/100
Recently received a few bottles of this as a christmas gift. Believe these were off of WTSO ~$30. Overall, red fruit dominate, slightly harsh finish. Disjointed at the moment. Just not in the style I like - tastes a bit cheap. Not sure if this will improve with more time.
2018 vintage