Navarro Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino County
Navarro Vineyards · California › Mendocino County › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
89
/100
Reviews
11
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
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88.9
Avg Score
93
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Taster #5496
· May 10, 2024
89/100
Greatly improved after an hr of air. Quite aromatic, with integrated fruit and secondary features showing. Good length on the finish.
2013 vintage
Taster #1149
· Feb 17, 2021
85/100
Color - Deep dark garnet, much darker than previous vintages and those since then. Nose - Blackberry, Blackcurrants, herbaceous. Palate - Still retaining some tannins, got a bit harsh after first opened, earthy, leather, fruit has begun to dissipate probably on its way down.
2013 vintage
Taster #6034
· Dec 28, 2020
This seems to have been corked a bit.
2013 vintage
Taster #9797
· Sep 3, 2018
More of a peppery Cabernet, but with a plush fruity character. Odd combination in some ways. But I agree with previous notes that this is a relatively easy drinking, enjoyable, and uncomplicated Cabernet.
2013 vintage
Taster #3254
· Apr 1, 2018
89/100
rather straight forward, fairly balanced, easy drinking now. Tasty, Cali style
2013 vintage
Taster #9851
· Mar 2, 2018
92/100
Tasted at La Cantina Italian Village Chicago, under consideration and as such not yet promoted to the wine list, as regular wine diners, we were offered a glimpse of this limited production release. We loved it and came back for more two nights later. Dark garnet inky purple colored, full bodied, rich concentrated but highly focused ripe black berry fruits are layered with sweet mocha chocolate and notes of eucalyptus and mint accented blue fruits on a silky tannin finish. …
2013 vintage
Taster #0553
· Feb 25, 2018
90/100
Very pleasant cab; much fuller-bodied than traditional Navarro or other Mendocino cabs I have had; went well with roasted prime rib
2013 vintage
Taster #7071
· Apr 27, 2017
93/100
This is quite different in character than other vintages I remember having; bigger, more muscular and loaded with high-quality, grippy tannins. Not recommended for near-term drinking, as this is young, unevolved and tightly coiled. There is a lot of potential as the fruit is dense yet in balance with the structure. I saved half for the next day, and hopefully it will be a bit more approachable. This will be special with time in the cellar. UPDATE: As expected, much …
2013 vintage
Taster #0477
· Jul 17, 2011
90/100
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2000 vintage
Taster #1499
· Feb 27, 2011
92/100
Excellent. Wonderful. Loved it. the 2000 has held up wonderfully, and opened into a fruity, structured, mineral, and moderately complex sip.
2000 vintage
Taster #0300
· Sep 26, 2009
Drink up; fully mature, and while the fruit is still alive, it won't improve; sound, tasty wine, but too much plum and prune for my tastes; mid-palate bite is the saving grace
2000 vintage
Taster #2729
· Aug 4, 2005
Great deep color. Fruity nose and flavor. My wife and I think it tastes more like a Syrah than a Cab.
2000 vintage
Taster #0502
· Jun 20, 2005
87/100
Not much to really talk about. Inoffensive. A "food wine."
2000 vintage
Taster #2210
· Jun 12, 2005
88/100
I enjoed the 1999 better. More stucture, but both had busrting cherry fruit, the 2000 acidity reminded me of the Justin Cab which almost was Syrah like on the palate.
2000 vintage
Taster #8125
· Jun 4, 1991
83/100
At home with supper (pasta). Bright medium ruby color. Clean. Decent legs. Nose shows soft ripe fruit. Cherry/cocoa. Nice, pleasant; not complex. Showing some oak on the palate, as well as a fair bit of berry fruit. Somewhat astringent. Fairly long finish. Not a bad wine. Certainly not world class, but very pleasant – especially at the price. 4-9-14-6: 83/100
1986 vintage