Madrigal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Madrigal · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1680591
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89 /100
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7
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Taster #7078 · Feb 13, 2021
I've got a 3L of their 2008, and trying to figure out how the 2009 compares or might compare led me to open this one up tonight (in 750 format). At first, this wine had a truffle butter and forest floor kind of thing going on. But, after about 30 minutes it definitely became a different wine. The nose was really the one thing about this bottle that seemed to be the same from cork pop to the finisl AFTER …
2009 vintage
Taster #9530 · Apr 3, 2017
89/100
A little soft - maybe a little over the hill. But still nice, and the complexity increased an hour after it was opened.
2009 vintage
Taster #3030 · Dec 12, 2015
87/100
Good nose but seemed more rough than i remembered. do not think the wine was damaged based on the nose. perhaps it needed to decant for an hour or two.
2009 vintage
Taster #2925 · Dec 18, 2013
90/100
Wow this is good now
2008 vintage
Taster #1619 · Dec 6, 2013
89/100
Very delicate wine. Took a few hours to open up. After that, spice and surprising complexity with structure. I think more recent vintages are better. However, this early attempt was strong for Madrigal.
2009 vintage
Taster #9129 · Oct 10, 2013
90/100
Nice transparency with cinnamon, cassis, vanilla and mocha on the nose. NIce cherry and plush fruit on the palate with defined freshness to keep it interesting and in balance with the nice structure.
2009 vintage
Taster #1022 · May 27, 2013
90/100
3% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc, 92% Cab Sauv. Deep dark in color. Good for a cab. Pepper, cherries, red fruit on the nose. Tannins on back when tasting. Good smooth, nice every day cab. Tasted at the Vineyard.
2009 vintage
Taster #5930 · Oct 26, 2012
86/100
Decanted 3 hrs & tasted @ the hr time points. Red cherry on the nose with the hint of licorice. Immature & not much complexity. Decent acidity & smooth moderate finish. I was hoping this would develop more over time but it showed its youth & lack of structure. As more time goes on the finish dissipates proportionally to time decanted. Not much else here.
2008 vintage
Taster #6171 · Mar 13, 2012
Blue and black fruit. With some structure, odd, its $24 this time?
2009 vintage
Taster #6171 · Jan 3, 2012
Sweetly fruit, rounded off, soft, low tannins, low acidity, short finish. I can see it at $24, and hey, its got a Napa designation too.
2009 vintage
Taster #6171 · Nov 1, 2011
Rich raspberry, hints of menthol, then cedar. Rather tasty stuff. Touch hot on the back. Mostly from Oak Knoll I am being told. Black currant, which Lindsay says comes from Oak Knoll. I'd buy that. "Finishes with tobbacco" she continues. Yep, I'd buy it.
2009 vintage