Raymond, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville

Deep color and and flavor. A decent cab, but not a great one

2021 vintage

Still packing flavor but a bit past it’s prime. Cherry is dominant. Smooth and even a bit sweet tasting. All in all happy.

2005 vintage

The cork came out in several pieces and I was surprised that it still smelled and tasted good. There is no raison or cooked notes on the nose and alcohol comes through. It opens quickly and there is some fruit, light hint of chocolate, and berry notes. The tannins are fully resolved and not hint of chewiness on the back end. It's a drink now wine.

2009 vintage

All the tannins are aged out and it doesn’t at this point have the Cabernet mantra. I guess I should’ve drank it a while ago.

2005 vintage

Held up very well, but nearing the end of its window I think. Spicy, red currant, vanilla and wood notes on the nose. Well put together and balanced. Nice QPR.

2005 vintage

Wow. Last bottle. Integrated. Easy sipper. A bargain for $24

2005 vintage

Day 2, using argon gas to preserve. Yep, improved overnight. Poured from a 3L.

2005 vintage

I kept this bottle for almost 7-8 years in my cellar hoping it will show great someday. That didn't happen. Obnoxious amount of fake vanilla on the nose. Once you get past it, the taste profile is too sour for both me and my wife's taste. No depth or structure. Just over the top fruit and not delicious fruit. That said, some people might find it drinkable. We put it in the fridge for cooking with it later. Very disappointing …

2005 vintage

Good. Maria says 'very good'.

2005 vintage

Solid though light-weight for a Napa Cab. Large format clearly extended drinking window because this bottle still had nice structure. More red fruit than blue fruit on palate (think currants), herbal notes as well. Not much depth. More of a pork medallion wine, rather than steak.

2005 vintage

I hope I can find the rest, it was amazing

2005 vintage

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2005 vintage

Dark and loamy. Typical Cali cab. No depth or experience. Tuesday night wine, but drinkable

2005 vintage

Drinking well. Well balanced. Dark ripe fruit with oak and earth. Not sure if this is peaking. I wish I had more.

2005 vintage

OK; nothing special.

2005 vintage

Tannins nicely resolved, good cab character with tobacco, pencil lead, deep fruit; it is still new world, but close to straddling that line as it has matured fully. Drink up now +1 year.

2005 vintage

This bottle has held up well in a cool cellar, rich, dark and spicy. Blackberry, currants, herbaceous, spicy oak. Fully integrated, but based on this bottle (my last) no hurry to drink.

2005 vintage

Wine is drinking wonderfully now. Beautiful nose, integrated tannins, and great fruit!

2005 vintage

- Garnet color with medium forming legs and aromas of dusty. It's lacking fruit and has flavours of dusty with a medium body. Satin-Like texture with a short finish.

2005 vintage

Consistent with previous drinking note. Deep purple in the glass with more "green" or vegetal aromas. Medium weight on the tongue and a slightly abbreviated finish. I recommend drinking this sooner rather than later if you have any bottles left.

2005 vintage

solid 90. Needs 30 minutes to open.

2005 vintage

This is a solid cab at this price point with some age to it. It won't blow you away but if you like other vintages of this wine you will like this.

2005 vintage

It smells like and Prune. It tastes like and Espresso. The body is Medium. The wine has Leathery texture. The wine finishes Short.

2009 vintage

Nice garnet color in the glass with no noticeable "bricking" on the edge despite being 7+ years old. Nose was dominated by green vegetable aromas initially - then transitioned into more earthy and dark fruit as it became exposed to air. Weight on the palate was fairly thin from a Napa Valley Cabernet standpoint - and the finish was a little abbreviated. Overall a good wine - but not exceptional.

2005 vintage

Deep garnet color, medium to big finish. Expected more. One more in the collection and hoping for more.

2005 vintage

Another drinker. The 05 is getting a little tired. Have a couple bottles left that need to be drunk. Fruit has softened and tannins are smooth. A good second bottle.

2005 vintage

Drank with a ribeye.

2005 vintage

I am a big Raymond fan, the 1999 Generations is one of the best bottles I have ever consumed. This one was a heinous departure and disappointment with or without cost considered. GV, WE, JR must have been drinking something else. Even my less picky better half was shunning this pour. Aromatics as expected, but no body or structure at all - Welche's tastes more like CS than this bottle. Finish was bland and uninteresting, no tannins, no alcohol, no …

2005 vintage

Not sure what "Xfactor" was drinking, but this was really nice. Classic Napa nose. Balance was more Oak than fruit. Soft finish.

2005 vintage

Drank this with the Rutherford from Raymond. This one was good but weaker than I typically like in a cab. I would recommend the Rutherford from Raymond.

2005 vintage

This wine always amazes me with how consistent it is from vintage to vintage. One of the best Napa Cabernet buys.

2005 vintage

Not really a "reserve" quality wine, but a darn good drinker for the price.

2005 vintage

Drinking very nicely right now. Drink 'em if you got 'em.

2005 vintage

Easy to drink but expected more at this price point. At least it was not over oaked, so that bumped my score by a couple points.

2005 vintage

Decanted 3 hours and consumed over another couple of hours. Excellent from first to last pour. Beautiful deep, rich color. Hint of mineral On the nose. Hope to find more of this one. Drank along side a 2005 Raymond Oakville Cab. Also noteworthy.

2005 vintage

Surprising mouthful of flavors. Hints of licorice, watermelon and the tartness of cranberries.

2005 vintage

Smooth on the nose. Big fruit at first and then after opening for 30 mins the pepper comes out

2005 vintage

black cherry, raspberry nose. Nice finish

2005 vintage

Nice dark cab. Smooth right out the bottle.

2005 vintage

The smoothness was incredible. Such a soft cab. The only thing missing was the lack of a nose. Could not pick up anything.l

2005 vintage

Decanted for several hours. I did not take notes while enjoying, but this was a great easy drinking wine. Solid 90

2005 vintage

RUSSK WIC+AJ+wives at LeCordonbleau. Non-BB. 91- LeFeet nose.

1996 vintage

Dark fruit, hints of blueberries, dark cherries, spice, a floral component, fine tobacco, and finishes with a little charcoal oak.

2005 vintage

A very smooth, flavorful juice! Very strong tannins. A excellent choice at a great price!

2005 vintage

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