Roudon Smith Winery Cabernet Sauvignon California

Roudon Smith Winery

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2014 Other 88/100
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Taster #1221 · Nov 29, 2025
85/100
We probably enjoyed this more than if we’d drunk it sooner. It was subtler than expected — definitely not a fruit and alcohol bomb. Fully resolved, with tertiary notes of earth, dried figs, and a bit of smoke. Not bad at all!
2014 vintage
Taster #3520 · Apr 12, 2024
88/100
Light tannins, which was great.
2014 vintage
Taster #3559 · Apr 7, 2020
92/100
Jammies - could drink all day long!
2014 vintage
Taster #3480 · Feb 21, 2020
90/100
Need to be patient with this wine and let oxygen do its job for at least 30-45m. It is also an interesting experience to sample as it takes its journey from just being open to a properly oxygenated and quite decent cabernet.
2014 vintage
Taster #6439 · May 18, 2019
87/100
Overall very good with food. Just let it breathe for 30+ minutes.
2014 vintage
Taster #8901 · Jul 15, 2018
86/100
A party gift that has been in the cellar for 1 1/2 years. Good color but was harsh and bitter. It’s the thought that counts, I guess...
2014 vintage
Taster #0075 · Apr 9, 2018
Didn’t like at all
2014 vintage
Taster #1244 · Jan 17, 2018
89/100
Decent cab blend that has structure behind muted fruit. Great QPR and weeknight drinker
2014 vintage
Taster #7480 · Dec 14, 2017
87/100
Deep purple to the edge. Alcohol/heat dominates the nose. Fruit up front with heavy spice and a short sour finish. Meh.
2014 vintage
Taster #1244 · Nov 29, 2017
87/100
Stewed fruit, licorice, spice supported by oak and a bit of dust. Nice weeknight bottle of wine
2014 vintage
Taster #6778 · Oct 21, 2017
89/100
For the money this vintage is a winner. Don't care for the '15 but this is pretty decent.
2014 vintage
Taster #7170 · Oct 15, 2017
89/100
Fruit Forward CA Cab. Balanced, , good QPR.
2014 vintage
Taster #3344 · Jul 2, 2017
Way too young to drink now. Tough and bitter. Better after 6 hours of air.
2014 vintage
Taster #8147 · Mar 23, 2017
Well balanced fruit/tannins, but depressingly simple structure. Moderate finish. Not worth the $20 I paid for it, even on sale.
2014 vintage
Taster #9934 · Mar 13, 2017
91/100
Favorite but 2014 not as good as 2013
2014 vintage
Taster #1078 · Mar 10, 2017
70/100
Pretty straightforward Napa cabernet made in the typical international style -- heaps of fruit and sweetness and just way, way, way too bitter on the finish, whether it's from the oak or whatever else. Pass.
2014 vintage
Taster #5424 · Feb 21, 2017
89/100
Impulse buy, based on the name from back in the day. Quite good QPR. An earthy nose leads to tastes of dark fruits, vanilla, leather, with a nice finish. Plenty of tannins to help this last a few more years.
2014 vintage
Taster #0718 · Feb 11, 2017
89/100
Really good
2014 vintage
Taster #9232 · Jan 31, 2017
93/100
Very good
2014 vintage
Taster #9055 · Jan 20, 2017
88/100
I nice everyday wine, shared with several folks, all liked it. Attractive price for a decent Cab
2014 vintage
Taster #5615 · Jan 18, 2017
88/100
Oh yes. For this price point, definitely need more.
2014 vintage
Taster #1328 · Jan 7, 2017
89/100
Very acceptable round cabernet, especially for the price. Rushed purchase at Cost Plus, but was happy to see CT gave it an 88 which I think is close.
2014 vintage
Taster #5190 · Dec 2, 2016
88/100
Good everyday cabernet. Used an aerator but no decant. I have a cold but I picked up some berry and vanilla on the nose (don't think it was the Nyquil). Smooth finish and not heavily tannic. Good QPR.
2014 vintage
Taster #9023 · Nov 23, 2016
85/100
Dark berry and cocoa, but tannins and heavy alcohol make it top heavy. Not as smooth as I hoped. Vizcaya and Kunde better.
2014 vintage
Taster #4218 · Nov 20, 2016
90/100
Big rich ripe fruit, dark berry/cherry, a little jammy/over extracted. A bit tannic at this age (that's a good thing) but mainly smooth rich soft ripe flavors. Inky purple color. Not much nose. Good PQR at $20. Good with food. A fat, rich but simple wine, maybe a little out of balance (bloated) but pleasant enough.
2014 vintage
Taster #9530 · Nov 8, 2016
89/100
Really good value. Tannic & oaky with good fruit.
2014 vintage