2015 Quivet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Horizontal

“A firm and linear red with blackberry, blueberry and black tea character. Full body, layered and rich.” (12/2017)

“The 2015s follow the same pattern as Quivet Cellars' 2014s, with incredibly rich, sweet fruit and the superstar of the lineup, the 2015 Beckstoffer Las Piedras. However, all are outstanding with perhaps the Pellet Vineyard the most restrained and least expressive of these three exceptional Cabernet Sauvignons. (RP)” (12/2016)

“The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard is another compelling wine from Quivet and Mike Smith. Super-ripe, plush and unctuous, with terrific balance, the 2015 has a lot to recommend it. Blackberry jam, leather and bittersweet chocolate are some of the many notes that resonate in this unctuous, deep Cabernet Sauvignon. (AG)” (12/2016)

“The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard has a ripe, unctuous, yet masculine style. Black cherries, licorice, dried earth/soil, chocolate and a touch of spice all flow to a rich, full-bodied 2015 that has tons of fruit, a rounded, mouthfilling texture and a great finish. It’s going to improve for a year or two and keep for a decade.” (12/2017)

“Complex and balanced, this is rich without weight, polished and supple, unfolding to smoke, currant, blackberry, mocha and cedar flavors, ending long, clean and persistent. (JL)” (06/2018)

“A dense and rich red with blackberry, blueberry and all-spice aromas and flavors. Full body, juicy and rich. A little overdone but should come around with bottle age.” (12/2017)