Thread: Best Cabernet?

Just curious to see what you think the best Cabernet and/or Cabernet blend is?

Originally Posted by Hovy

Just curious to see what you think the best Cabernet and/or Cabernet blend is?

'03 Silver Oak reserve

I'm WAY different from Jim on Silver Oak, which I think is among the worst cabs ever - their use of 100% and 200% new oak makes for a terrible wine for my preferences, and I miss the Silver Oaks of the early 80's and prior.

That said, you can see a huge discrepency between us - it's all about preference. If you prefer a more elegant, complex cabernet, go with better Sonoma cabs or something like an aged Lewelling or Mondavi Reserve. If you like big cabs, lots of oak and tannic structure, more modern style Napa cabs are the way to go, but there are monumental variances even in these categories. It would help to know what you like, as there is no 'best' cabernet across the board - it's all about what you like.

Caymus Special Selection for my taste buds is tops. The last 2006 I had was awesome.

best one i've tasted so far is this 97 tom davies reserved from vsattui...
only 6600 bottles produced.. i have 9 left..lol

Originally Posted by teutonictrio

It would help to know what you like, as there is no 'best' cabernet across the board - it's all about what you like.

Yes, absolutely. I sort of asked to have an idea of the good ones so I can try them all and get to know what I am looking for and what I like.

While at the steakhouse last weekend, the Master Sommelier suggested a 2002 Shafer Hillside Select.

I went and bought a bottle today and will give it a try and will return with a report.

Originally Posted by Hovy

Yes, absolutely. I sort of asked to have an idea of the good ones so I can try them all and get to know what I am looking for and what I like.

While at the steakhouse last weekend, the Master Sommelier suggested a 2002 Shafer Hillside Select.

I went and bought a bottle today and will give it a try and will return with a report.

I was actually about to suggest that after Robert's Caymus SS suggestion - Shafer HSS is awesome stuff - so well made, legendary wine.

Nice Sattui, Alex!

Caymus and Sattui will be tried as well ...

If you can find older Philip Togni (pre-1995) take it for a spin - that's a more 'traditional' styled Cab, more Bordeaux like. Quilceda Creek is a rather different style, and many get 100point ratings from Robert Parker (which means nothing to me), and also Rudd is a big cabernet - large mouthfeel, big tannins.

Originally Posted by teutonictrio

If you can find older Philip Togni (pre-1995) take it for a spin - that's a more 'traditional' styled Cab, more Bordeaux like. Quilceda Creek is a rather different style, and many get 100point ratings from Robert Parker (which means nothing to me), and also Rudd is a big cabernet - large mouthfeel, big tannins.

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