William Knuttel Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

William Knuttel Winery

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2006 Other 90/100
Cabernet Sauvignon
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89.6
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94
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Taster #1858 · Feb 3, 2018
87/100
I think this wine is on the downward slide. The last few bottles have been mediocre and have a bit of an oxidized taste. If you still have them, drink up. I've got four left from a case and they are going to be consumed promptly.
2006 vintage
Taster #2765 · May 29, 2015
90/100
soft tannins supporting nice integration of dark ripe fruits nose and palate and well balanced, just straight forward goodness , no real complexity in terms of layering but very enjoyable
2006 vintage
Taster #0586 · Apr 10, 2014
91/100
no change from previous tasting, good cab.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Oct 10, 2013
92/100
Nice for the price. Well balanced and easy to drink.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Jun 1, 2013
91/100
A great drinker and value. Nice fruit and balanced tannins. Overall a real bargain.
2006 vintage
Taster #2765 · May 24, 2013
89/100
prevalent cedar and dark fruits, straight forward , monophonic
2006 vintage
Taster #5048 · May 18, 2013
91/100
very good for the price. Rich, cedar and vanilla napa cabernet, big fruit, would buy more.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Mar 27, 2013
90/100
Decent drinker and good value for the price.
2006 vintage
Taster #0586 · Mar 12, 2013
92/100
Dark and earthy nose. Pleasing fruit throughout with hints of chocolate and finely balanced tannins on the finish. It was even better second day.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Jan 13, 2013
92/100
I think this is one of the better value wines. I bought it as a second bottle and a drinker. It stands up well as a first bottle. Solid fruit and tannins. Good nose and finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #6059 · Dec 5, 2012
90/100
Decanted this wine before review. Dark garnet color, almost purple to the edge. Dark ripe fruit aromas with a hint of cedar and coffee. In the mouth, nice velvety mouth feel with more dark fruit and a touch of anise.
2006 vintage
Taster #7919 · Nov 24, 2012
84/100
Not a deep and thought provoking wine, but a very pleasant, not too heavy everyday wine that does last well over a few days
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Nov 9, 2012
94/100
I really like this wine for the price. It has great fruit and balanced tannins. For the price it can't be beat. I bought a second case and am thinking about buying a third. GET SOME.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Oct 14, 2012
92/100
A good inexpensive cab. Fruit is solid and tannins are med firm.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Sep 21, 2012
90/100
I like this wine a lot. I ordered another case. It is a good value with good fruit and balanced tannins. Overall a pretty good wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Aug 4, 2012
91/100
Another very good wine for the price. I give it my high rating... I bought more.
2006 vintage
Taster #6059 · Jun 15, 2012
91/100
Deep purple in color with lovely aromas of dark cherry, cedar, and hidden toasty spiced vanilla undertones. Soft and tongue coating in the mouth with flavors of blackberry, plum, and finishing with long and firm tannins. Very nice wine for the price and drinking well right now with plenty left in the tank for aging another 3-5 years. If you own multiple bottles of this wine, pick a nice evening and grill a Filet, NY, or Rib Eye w Portabello …
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · Jun 10, 2012
93/100
This wine was a surprise. Great fruit and tannins and well balanced. I bought more.(my highest recommendation)
2006 vintage
Taster #7958 · May 22, 2012
92/100
This is the first bottle of the 06 I drank. It was surprisingly good for the price. Great fruit and tannins with a long finish.
2006 vintage
Taster #3355 · May 11, 2012
91/100
Musty, almost dirty on the first taste, then a bit of a wow factor as it opened up into the evening. A drinkable, reasonable bottle of red that basically doubles in price with air. Nuture this bottle, be patient, the rewards are hidden at first then come flying out of the bottle. I like this wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #5302 · Oct 26, 2011
89/100
Very nice. Decanter for 30 minutes. Ready to drink.
2006 vintage
Taster #5276 · May 5, 2011
82/100
Not my favorite, this wine is only OK. Way too thin for a Cabernet, especially from Alexander Valley. Not even close to medium bodied. We do get some really ripe blackberry pie fruit. But we also get some pretty unruly tannins, all over the mouth, and all the way to the finish. I think 2006 was a struggle for the vineyards and wineries, and this is proof. Almost no mid palate. Limited acidity. Watery. Where is the oak? Back to …
2006 vintage
Taster #3266 · May 31, 2010
85/100
A nose of ripe berries, medium to dark ruby color. Flavors of black cherry, cassis, vanilla and oak spice, a little hot, an average Cab.
2006 vintage
Taster #6770 · Nov 1, 2009
90/100
Really nice CA Cabernet. Less powerful than some others of the region, at the price, and that's a good thing.
2006 vintage
Taster #1873 · Oct 12, 2009
80/100
VERY VERY DRY....little nose and very little taste at all. Tried again the next day....still painfully dry, but has really opened up. I may have to let a bottle sit for a few and try again....it has caught my attention.
2006 vintage
Taster #3358 · Aug 23, 2009
90/100
Great value from WSJ wines. Rich, CA Cab. Wine was balanced and it was not a fruit bomb. Dark color with a smooth finish. Great QPR
2006 vintage