2015 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 375ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 DC 95 JD 95 WA 95 VN 95 WE 94 WS 94
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, May 2018

Aromas of dark fruit, such as blackberries and black olives, as well as black tea and tanned leather. Raspberries and lemon spices, too. Full-bodied, very tight and polished with beautiful tannins and a weave of fruit and...
DC 95

Decanter, November 2019

From the first sip this is silky rich and vibrant, full of dark chocolate and brushed velvet textures of damson and bilberry alongside toasted oak with rosemary and sage spice. There are still a few years ahead before it...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, January 2019

Made by the team at Dominus, yet from a slightly different terroir that’s more draining and slightly lesser density plantings, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, May 2022

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon remains relatively primary, with cedar and vanilla notes atop cherry and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, it's smooth, rich and supple, concentrated but finessed, finishing long and silky, adding...
VN 95

Vinous, November 2025

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, deep wine. Dark-toned fruit, leather, incense, tobacco, dried herbs and graphite are boldly sketched. Broad swaths of tannin envelop the palate, providing an ample frame as the...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, September 2019

From the Ulysses Vineyard in Oakville, and blended with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this wine impresses in earthy sage, clove, cedar and tobacco. Old World in style, it has appealing aspects of...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, September 2025

This is well-fruited, though it tilts toward red on the spectrum, with cassis, plum and cherry compote notes forming the core, while the polished structure, a kiss of apple wood, and lingering flashes of tobacco and alder...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Appellation
Napa
Sub-appellation
Napa Valley
Vintage
2015
Size
375ML
Percent alcohol
14.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is a well-regarded wine showcasing the expertise of its producer, Ulysses. This vintage consists primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, with traces of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and is described as a rich, full-bodied red with an alcohol content of 14.5%.

Vinous awarded this wine an impressive score of 96, highlighting its "dark and powerful" character with "silky tannins and striking purity of fruit." Antonio Galloni from Vinous noted its aromatic profile, featuring black cherry, plum, and menthol, placing it "among the finest wines of the vintage."

James Suckling also rated it 96, praising the wine's "beautiful tannins" and its balance of fruit and acidity. He described aromas of "blackberries and black olives," suggesting it is "balanced and bright for the vintage."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave it a score of 95, with Joe Czerwinski commenting on its "cedar and vanilla notes atop cherry and cassis." Czerwinski found it "smooth, rich and supple," indicating it has the potential for aging up to 20 years.

Similarly, Jeb Dunnuck awarded it 95 points, remarking on its "vibrant, elegant" nature and its "exotic character" with hints of blue fruits and gravelly minerality. He noted it "needs 3-5 years of bottle age to come together."

Decanter also scored it 95, describing it as "silky rich and vibrant," with "dark chocolate and brushed velvet textures." This vintage was part of a limited production with only 1,000 cases made.

Wine Enthusiast gave it a score of 94, noting its "earthy sage, clove, cedar and tobacco" flavors. The publication suggested the wine is "Old World in style," with a recommended drinking window between 2025 and 2030.

Overall, the 2015 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine, notable for its complexity, structure, and potential for aging.