St. Clement, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

St. Clement · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1278398
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90 /100
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18
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Taster #5728 · May 28, 2025
90/100
Beaux Cali cab bien agé. Feuille morte, encore un peu de fruit, pas des plus complexes mais se boit bien.
1995 vintage
Taster #2177 · Jan 25, 2025
Maderized. Unlike most of my cellar, I bought this wine long after its release (so no control over provenance). I think this example is 5 years past its peak. If you have any, drink ‘em up.
1995 vintage
Taster #7597 · Oct 8, 2022
92/100
Always stored at 55 degrees since purchase at the winery this was a terrific absolutely typical well aged Napa cab. Not as round and subtle as a few from this era but overall excellent. I continue to be amazed at how well cabs from the late 70’s and beyond are still if not at peak still drinking exceptionally well with more fruit and balance than comparable Bordeaux.
1995 vintage
Taster #8674 · Nov 24, 2018
85/100
Dark medium purple with woodsy nose this red offers a distinctive earthy presentation with some dried berries, roasted nuts, leather and spice box. Bitter chocolate streak throughout, ending with espresso bean note on medium finish. Much better in its youth. Dueling Orropas Pairing
1995 vintage
Taster #5824 · Jul 8, 2013
90/100
A bit of heat; Reasonable bite; A bit big
1995 vintage
Taster #2407 · May 20, 2013
Past its prime
1986 vintage
Taster #3962 · Feb 16, 2013
89/100
Pretty in the glass, acceptable Nose and Finish, soft Tannin's, Fruit lingering but the Green is there and wont go away.
1995 vintage
Taster #8210 · Feb 4, 2012
94/100
What a difference 4 years makes. Opened and poured a nice garnet colored wine with no sign of bricking on the rim. The green streak noted previously has disappeared leaving a nice smooth bottle of wine. The predomininat flavors were black fruit (blackberry, cassis, black currants) a touch of pepper and some pencil lead. The tannins have fallen off, but the wine remained youthful and properly cellared, still has 2-3 years left, perhaps more. A great example of how a …
1995 vintage
Taster #1973 · Nov 7, 2010
This one is over the hill!
1995 vintage
Taster #4375 · May 26, 2010
good
1995 vintage
Taster #7572 · Jan 11, 2009
93/100
My last Mag of this wine. Boo hoo! Decanted short term and the fruit was briming right off the bat. Different than the last time i had this same mag about 2 or 3 years ago. Drinking nicely. Cured St Clement Cab. Need I say more.
1995 vintage
Taster #3505 · Oct 25, 2008
88/100
A bit vegetal and off, but still interesting.
1995 vintage
Taster #6451 · Oct 11, 2008
93/100
Decanted for 90 minutes . Nice earthy lead pencils and cassis.. nice balance and finish
1995 vintage
Taster #8210 · Dec 25, 2007
91/100
Opened about 30 minutes before serving but did not decant. Tasted a bit green and tannic initially but then gave way to a rich creamy chocolate, cassis, currants and blackberry flavors. The tannins have dropped off leaving a nice bottle!
1995 vintage
Taster #6451 · Nov 10, 2007
92/100
Opened with beef dinner. No decanting. Nice youthful color, nose was a bit closed at first. nice soft tannins. Wine didn't show fully for 1 hour ... Nice fruit and decent finish.
1995 vintage
Taster #8029 · Feb 25, 2007
88/100
Nice older cab. Had a big bouquet of ripe currants, cassis, spice, and oak and flavors consisting of ripe dark fruit, some nice acidity, and fine tannins with a nice finish. I believe it won't be long before the fruit begins to fade so drink it soon.
1995 vintage
Taster #3157 · Jan 25, 2007
92/100
Drank on birthday with porcini/bleu cheese crusted tenderloin. Opened and decanted for about 3 1/2 hours. Actually coudl have used a bit more, as it really started to open up about an hour into the dinner. Dark amethyst hue throughout. Did not appear to be of the recent overly concentrated style, but still has a wealth of flavor hidden within. On both nose and palate, black PLUM is exploding forth...not those really tart fresh red plums, but that dark, sweet …
1995 vintage
Taster #5624 · Mar 14, 2006
88/100
Nice aromas of smoke, cassis. Sl green with tannin outweighing fruit at this point. Drink now and with red meat.
1995 vintage
Taster #4443 · May 25, 2004
87/100
Tasting at winery. Good aromatic start with fresh black fruit, a touch of complementary new oak and some cassis hints. Moderate fruit on palate with a straightforward middle and finish. Good for now.
1995 vintage
Taster #4443 · May 25, 2004
Tasting at winery. Moderate black fruit aromas. Good balance but largely simple fruit flavors on palate. Very and accessible today, moderate length. 62% Cabernet, 25% Cab Franc, 13% Merlot. Hard to find the Cab Franc, which typically stands out in this type of blend.
1995 vintage
Taster #2546 · Jan 21, 2004
78/100
Earthy nose; simple, corky fruit and tannin
1995 vintage
Taster #6620 · Jul 16, 2003
92/100
Very similar profile to the 1997 but more open with more depth of fruit and silkier tannins. 92 points.
1995 vintage
Taster #2813 · Jul 13, 2003
91/100
Dark ruby colour. Cassis, dark fruit on the nose. Palate of grape bubblegum (?), anise. Full-bodied with a moderate finish.
1995 vintage