Levendi, Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Levendi · California › Napa Valley › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1755060
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91 /100
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Taster #7840 · Nov 21, 2023
90/100
Still drinking well
2005 vintage
Taster #7891 · Jul 5, 2023
90/100
It’s boarder line turning I took it out of the controlled cellar 2 days ago. It’s just about to turn. Enjoy it while you can!!!
2005 vintage
Taster #1279 · Oct 15, 2021
Last bottle of a two case run of this. It is still drinking very very well, if a bit shier than when young. In my view, the hallmark of this wine has always been balance, and that remains. Nice bottle bouquet, resolved fruit flavors, a lingering finish. I think this may go a good bit longer, but I don't know if it will improve
2005 vintage
Taster #2339 · Mar 4, 2021
92/100
Pronounced dark fruit and tobacco on the nose. Silky smooth on the palate with a long finish
2005 vintage
Taster #7891 · Jul 30, 2020
92/100
Finer wine. Opened bottle for 3 hours. Decanted for another. It was our second bottle. It was less bold but still well structured and adequate tannins. Was able to compliment steak and also stand alone. Not losing any strength yet
2005 vintage
Taster #3358 · May 30, 2019
92/100
As prior taster noted, this is a killer wine for the price paid in 2009/2010. While at peak, probably okay for another 1-3 years with some expected bottle variation at this age. PNP (better with 30 minutes of air). Dark red color and throwing some sediment. Cassis, black cherry, sweet tobacco on nose. On palate, medium body, medium acidity (more acidity than I typically see in Napa cabs which is a good thing), integrated tannins and long finish. This has …
2005 vintage
Taster #8311 · Jan 20, 2019
92/100
Drinking beautifully. Glad to have a couple left and will consume shortly. Can't buy CA wine like this today at the price I paid.
2005 vintage
Taster #4347 · Jul 19, 2018
92/100
Still has intense fruit, very well balanced with softened yet persistent tannins and just the right amount of acid. Oak is subtle, not pronounced. Very enjoyable now. Not near the end of its window.
2005 vintage
Taster #8767 · Jan 27, 2018
I had a chance to consume my last bottle of this wine and was disappointed to have waited a bit too long. In 2014, I thought this was one of the best wines I had ever had but the tannins and fruit have faded. There’s still a ton of tobacco and spice on the palate so it’s quite drinkable. However, the wine that I tried several years ago is gone. I’ll pass on rating this wine since it drank like …
2005 vintage
Taster #1279 · Jul 3, 2017
This seemingly drank younger than a bottle a couple years ago. Fruit has faded somewhat, but the tannins seemed more prominent. I think this can easily go a few more years...perhaps a good bit longer than that
2005 vintage
Taster #7198 · Feb 22, 2016
93/100
Wonderful wine. Two hour decant, but it was great on the pop and pour also. Big fruit, gobs of cassis and blackberry. Cedar, dried herbs on the nose. Fine grained tannins and balanced acidity. Couldn't for much more in a Napa cab. Bonus!
2005 vintage
Taster #3861 · Aug 24, 2015
92/100
Levendi Cabernet is fabulous! I gave it 92 points. Levendi is a excellent every day Cabernet mostly because I paid less than $30 for a case five years ago.
2005 vintage
Taster #2765 · May 23, 2015
91/100
pnp/1-2hr decant could improve initial engagement but I enjoy the whole ride....a bit tight the first hour with some tar on the finish, consistent black cherry, blackberry, acidic raspberry as it opens nose and palate, nice integration/balance settles into a more leathery finish over time very enjoyable .....don't think it's peaked
2005 vintage
Taster #3358 · May 14, 2015
Continues to drink well and enjoyed by all - very balanced but not over the hill - at a steakhouse so didn't take notes but 91-92 range. Should be good for another 1-3 years. Pleasantly surprised. 91+ Would buy again.
2005 vintage
Taster #1279 · Jan 23, 2015
nice cab....opens up over about an hour.....tannins mostly resolved, expressive nose...perhaps a hint of elegance 92-3
2005 vintage
Taster #8608 · Dec 25, 2014
91/100
Had three bottles of this recently, and while it was very good, I expected more.
2005 vintage
Taster #3358 · Oct 18, 2013
92/100
Decanted for 30 minutes and then enjoyed with grilled pork tenderloin. This wine continues to improve. Red currants, cassis, cedar & dark chocholate on the nose. Medium+ body, with silky palate feel & nice acidity with a long finish with well integrated tannins. Black Cherry / blackberry & black currants on palate. Great with food or on its own. 92-93 range. Excellent and would buy again.
2005 vintage
Taster #4479 · Jun 14, 2013
91/100
drinking fantastically now. after some air the tannins got a bit big and chalky. probably another 2-3 years until peak
2005 vintage
Taster #0172 · Mar 27, 2013
92/100
Another solid bottle. Aging very nice and drinking very well now. 5,13,17,7 =92
2005 vintage
Taster #8759 · Mar 5, 2013
91/100
This cab has aged well. Smooth, generous fruit.
2005 vintage
Taster #0172 · Jan 4, 2013
92/100
Decanted for 3 hours. Another solid bottle. Very consistent with my earlier notes. Great bottle of wine. Sadly I only have one bottle left. 5,13,17,7 =92
2005 vintage
Taster #3266 · Nov 21, 2012
90/100
Consistent with prior note, good stuff.
2005 vintage
Taster #8311 · Nov 10, 2012
92/100
Gorgeous, well balanced, silky, with an expressive nose. Great color, mid palate and finish. I will enjoy my remaining 5 bottles in future years as this can go awhile.
2005 vintage
Taster #9971 · Oct 18, 2012
88/100
Not bad
2005 vintage
Taster #8690 · Oct 11, 2012
92/100
the best levendi imho. better than the symphonia which I also like. silky smooth tannins with dusty texture in a rich (but not extacted) fruit. great qpr for 30$
2005 vintage