Gallo, Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Gallo · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 2035712
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90 /100
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47
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Taster #3792 · Mar 3, 2023
87/100
No where as good as previous vintages I've liked.
2019 vintage
Taster #8579 · Dec 26, 2017
90/100
This is a quality big flashy Napa Cab. Not necessarily in my style but this is good. Big dark berry elements are dominant with a healthy oak edge as well.
2008 vintage
Taster #3583 · Jun 26, 2017
Blackberry very good
2008 vintage
Taster #2127 · Feb 14, 2016
91/100
On 5/15/2012 I hoped and predicted this wine would mellow with age. Almost six years later, it has not. Dark ruby with light purple tones and impression of some cloudiness in the glass. Full nose of black cherry, blackberry, and red licorice. Powerful but balanced fruit, acidity and tannins. I used to like these "big" New World wines lacking subtlety in any component, but not so much anymore. But for those seeking this classic Napa style, here is a great …
2008 vintage
Taster #6091 · Jun 16, 2014
90/100
Great wine with pizza and the World Cup.
2008 vintage
Taster #5026 · Dec 28, 2013
Nice, easy drinking and didn't need a long decant. OK value at $30. I would compare it too the Columbia Crest Reserves.
2008 vintage
Taster #9986 · Oct 22, 2013
91/100
classic plum and leather nose...flavors of blackberry, plum, licorice. Good acidity and easy to drink right out of the bottle.
2008 vintage
Taster #2494 · Sep 23, 2013
89/100
Enjoyable, solid value, nice wine, but nothing to make you remember it or feel the desire to buy more.
2008 vintage
Taster #1064 · Aug 5, 2013
91/100
Lots of oak, blueberry, vanilla, with smooth tannins. Consistent with previous bottle.
2008 vintage
Taster #2944 · Mar 17, 2013
90/100
Very impressive for its price point. Balanced with soft tannins
2008 vintage
Taster #7266 · Feb 24, 2013
89/100
I really enjoyed this bright Napa Cab. It has a wonderful nose of dark fruit follwed by a slightly lighter mouthfeel in the middle with bright acidity, going well with many dishes. Nicely done and not in the same mold as many others from this region.
2008 vintage
Taster #1064 · Feb 20, 2013
90/100
This is my first taste of high end Gallo...pleasant nose of cassis and dark fruit, medium bodied, good depth of blueberry and blackberry on the palate, with enough tannins to make this serious. Well made, good value.
2008 vintage
Taster #5851 · Feb 10, 2013
90/100
First taste, smooth and had slight perfumed scent. Picking up chocolate. For the money good value.
2008 vintage
Taster #0104 · Jan 6, 2013
89/100
A silky, mild wine with a bit of pepper. Nice balance, good for food pairings, but nothing outstanding.
2008 vintage
Taster #8886 · Dec 31, 2012
89/100
I really enjoy this cab. Have had 3 bottles in last few months. Very smooth as if an older vintage
2008 vintage
Taster #2091 · Dec 28, 2012
90/100
Good, complete wine, but not great on any aspect. No particular nose to speak of. Everything in balance, but not a great flavor. Decent value at $30, but I wouldn't run out to buy more.
2008 vintage
Taster #1135 · Nov 11, 2012
92/100
After it opens it's really fantastic.
2008 vintage
Taster #7911 · Oct 23, 2012
92/100
Very well balance. Will get better with age. Recommend to purchase.
2008 vintage
Taster #3266 · Oct 7, 2012
91/100
Similiar note, a very good QPR.
2008 vintage
Taster #4597 · Aug 17, 2012
90/100
Smelled blackberries, wine was silky, hint of chocolate. Paired well with lamb chops and risotto.
2008 vintage
Taster #3908 · Aug 11, 2012
91/100
Dark ruby purple edges, nearly opaque. Nose of vanilla, melted milk chocolate, black cherry. Warm and lush, fruit forward, with more vanilla and milk chocolate in the mouth. Not tons of structure but pleasant tannins on the finish. Drink now, or over the next 7-8 years, I think.
2008 vintage
Taster #7078 · Jul 12, 2012
88/100
I was lured by the WS ads, but then this wine was actually recommended to me and was purchased a few months ago. Wine was uncorked with quite a bit of cork bleed. There was a dark red stain on the cork. Immediately out of the bottle was some locked up fruit. Some spice. Poured almost a purple color into the glass. Wine was allowed to sit about 30 minutes in the glass to warm up and to air. The …
2008 vintage
Taster #3266 · Jul 8, 2012
93/100
A nose of elegant dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A elegant and full bodied Cab blend, with blackberries, currants, chocolate, with right amount of oak and spice. First time I have tried a high end Gallo wine, really superior made and a great value.
2008 vintage
Taster #9491 · Jul 2, 2012
88/100
Tasted three times. Was expecting more given previous reviews--including one from "The Bob." Absolutely nothing wrong with this wine, but nothing that has me doing handstands, either. Wasn't any better (or worse, thankfully) on Day 2. Good, solid cab, but nothing truly memorable.
2008 vintage
Taster #0586 · May 29, 2012
92/100
Good nose in the glass as it hints of the fruit and oak. Pops the palate with heavy fruit, cherry and black berry. It rounds well as it smooth tannins spread and hints of dark chocolate and has a touch of heat on the finish. Very nice for a younger Cab. I look forward to future bottles
2008 vintage
Taster #8473 · May 17, 2012
92/100
This was much better than I hoped it was going to be. A little tobacco, cassis and firm tannins. Taste great now but has the possibility to be a wow factor in a few years.
2008 vintage