Oberon News & Reviews

 

"Best All-Around Value Portfolio"
The San Diego Union Tribune named "Oberon ‘Best All-Around Value Portfolio’: Oberon, part of Michael Mondavi’s Folio global wine group, offers a refreshing sauvignon blanc, a supple merlot and a velvety cabernet sauvignon." May 5, 2010

Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon

Over 200 restaurants around the country—all ranked among Zagat Survey’s most popular restaurants— participated in Wine & Spirits 21st Annual Restaurant Poll. Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked #11 out of the 25 most popular Cabernet Sauvignons.
-Wine & Spirits, April 2009 issue

2006 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
In his blog The Pour for the New York Times, Eric Asimov recommends the 2006 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, identifying it as one of "a dozen American treasures, great wines under $20," and describing the wine as "ripe, fresh cabernet flavors with a bit of underlying oak." Download PDF
- Eric Asimov, The Pour, May 20, 2008

23rd most popular Cabernet Sauvignon in restaurants
- Wine & Spirits, April 2008

Oberon Hillside Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points
2005 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Hillside Reserve
"Dark and intense, deeply concentrated and tightly focused, showing a complex mix of dried currant, wild berry, savory herb and spice notes, with a dash of cedary, smoky, toasty oak. Firmly tannic. Drink now through 2015."
- J.L., Wine Spectator, April 23, 2008

Oberon Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

89 points - Smart Buy
2006 Oberon Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
"Guava, papaya, peach and nectarine flavors are rich and fleshy, with fragrant floral notes. There's juicy, refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. Drink now."
- M.W., Wine Spectator, July 31, 2008