Elan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak

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Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1811603
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91 /100
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11
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Taster #9382 · Dec 16, 2025
Gift to Dawn
2009 vintage
Taster #5496 · Jul 17, 2020
92/100
So youthful my wife thought this was a 2015 cab-merlot blend. Nice! Plush, fruit forward (purple fruit) with earth, bramble, spice and tobacco notes. Tannins are so well integrated and this is very well balancef. Paired well with rib eye off the grill. Me - 91/92, Wife - 93
2007 vintage
Taster #6703 · Sep 11, 2017
91/100
Agree that it could be more complex. It's wonderfully fruity however, soft tannins, medium finish. Enjoyable
2007 vintage
Taster #5198 · Jul 24, 2017
90/100
Decanted for two hours. Dark, with palate coating ripe fruit followed by moderate tannins. Just a little too much of a fruit bomb.
2009 vintage
Taster #5496 · Jan 5, 2017
91/100
Purchased on the secondary market. On opening the ripe lush fruit was so apparent that my wife, drinking blind, guessed zinfandel. After some time open the wine gradually integrated to reveal a flavorful, although not too complex, example of the 2007 Napa vintage. The tannins and acidity were present but integrated. More red fruited than black. An enjoyable easy drinking mountain Napa cab. Me - 90, Wife - 91/92
2007 vintage
Taster #3952 · Dec 17, 2016
91/100
BEAUTIFUL WINE AND AWESOME WINERY
2007 vintage
Taster #9971 · Aug 25, 2013
A first impression of dark fruit, balanced with a little acid, some tannins and wood make this a very satisfying wine that evolved in the glass and gave us pleasure throughout the evening - standing up to the dinner and supporting us right through dessert. A good example of a balanced, fruitier wine without any excess. Good for at least 5 more years.
2009 vintage
Taster #8570 · Jul 20, 2013
92/100
Nose - Mouth - complex cornucopia of red fruits, hint of tobacco, nice juicy finish, this will continue to improve. Quite nice
2007 vintage
Taster #1393 · Jul 12, 2013
90/100
Big, forward fruit, with 15.3 abv, but good acidity and moderate oak. Not as over the top as some Cali cabs.
2009 vintage
Taster #8570 · Oct 21, 2012
92/100
nose - sour berry mouth - bramble berry with great acidity, slight sweetness on midpalate. not overly tannic. already drinking great.
2009 vintage
Taster #6648 · Jul 25, 2012
92/100
Good fruit, nice soft tannins, enjoyed by all
2007 vintage
Taster #9971 · Apr 5, 2012
Excellent. I was surprised how much fruit jumped out of the bottle, but some acid and young tannins kept it in check. I'll be curious how it ages - I hope for some complexity to fill in some of the blanks.
2007 vintage
Taster #7162 · May 10, 2011
88/100
I like this wine as an everyday wine and it could ultimately be a low 90s rating as it ages. The family who own this vineyard/winery are very special people. I wish them the best with their legacy.
2007 vintage
Taster #7162 · Jan 14, 2011
87/100
This wine needs more time in the bottle. Tight but promising as it may make it into the low 90 ratings. Nice fruit on the attack, reasonable mid palate feel with a moderate finish. I am hopeful 3 - 5 more years will open this one up.
2007 vintage