Winemaker Notes The 2019 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon is a gorgeous expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from a superb vintage. Revealing blackberries, black currants, crème de cassis, with hints of espresso, cocoa powder, and fine gravely undertones, this seamless full-bodied wine carries remarkable freshness and purity, delivering up front appeal with long-term potential. Blend: 80%…
96pts James Suckling Complex and layered with ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, crushed walnuts, pine cones and spices on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, compact and chalky with fine-grained, polished tannins. Long and even. Very precise and well-made. Drink or hold. Winemaker Notes The terroir of our Cold Springs Vineyard, nestled atop Howell Mountain, continues to provide…
98pts Jeb Dunnuck From a heritage vineyard in Rutherford, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard is all Cabernet Sauvignon that saw 22 months in new French oak. Beautiful red, blue, and black fruits as well as classic Cabernet herbal, cedar, and Pauillac-like lead pencil notes flow to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet incredibly elegant…
Winemaker Notes The 2022 Amici Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, rich, and beautifully balanced wine. Dense aromas of dark cherry and plum are accented by hints of cocoa and creme de cassis. The full-bodied palate presents notes of ripe blackberry, dark chocolate, baking spices, and toasty oak. Silky tannins are laced throughout the long…
97pts Jeb Dunnuck Mostly Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (there is 9% Cabernet Franc), the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch offers up a dark, mineral-laced, chocolaty vibe as well as a deep, full-bodied, concentrated style on the palate. Coming from a great vineyard and aged 22 months in new barrels, it has a great sense of freshness,…
95pts The Wine Independent Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Spring Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon gives up warm cassis, black cherry compote, and cedar plus sauteed herbs, tobacco, and new leather. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy, muscular, savory palate with an herbal lift on the finish. 94pts Vinous The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain…
93pts Jeb Dunnuck The 2020 Stone Cairn is 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot sourced from a handful of sites on Red Mountain. It s a bigger, richer wine than the more elegant Lady Hawk and has impressive red and black fruits, lots of minerality, notes of Asian spice and lead pencil, medium to full…
Winemaker Notes The Aviary California Cabernet Sauvignon captures the quintessential big, rich, dark fruit flavors that have made Cabernet Sauvignon such a famous wine from the Golden State. You will find generous blackberry and blueberry fruit on the nose with a touch of baking spice. The mid-pallet continues with dark fruit expressions of black plums…
Winemaker Notes With three world-class winemakers behind this luxury Cabernet, one sip had our minds swirling with triple-digit prices. Once bound to fetch $70+ on restaurant lists, we’ve got it for much less. Using some pretty serious AVA’s, Mark Herold and Massimo Monticelli have somehow created one of the best values in Cabernet Sauvignon. A…
Winemaker Notes Aromatics of the wine unfold with tea leaf, black fruit and leather. Spices also wrap around the nose while on the palate suggestions of currant, blackberry and rhubarb evolve, becoming a spice rack of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Winemaker Notes This Cabernet is sustainably farmed and produced from a blend of our best hillside blocks on Olive Hill Estate. A ripe and masculine Cabernet Sauvignon, with generous amounts of black fruit, cassis and espresso with dark earthy undertones of forest floor and briar. An enticing bouquet of cigar box, cloves and cedar all…
90pts James Suckling A firm red with berries, dried herbs and some warm spices on the nose. Medium to full body with firm tannins. A little short on the finish. Winemaker Notes The 2021 Spring Mountain Cabernet is one concentrated wine. The opaque purple color is much darker than previous years. The aromatics fill the…
Winemaker Notes This vintage of Legacy is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe and velvety tannins. Approachable in its youth, it will only get better in maturity. The wine is layered with lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe dark berries very well balanced with perfect acidity complimenting the sophisticated dark…
Tasting Notes A red fruit driven wine with underlying ripe cherry, raspberry and currants with a medium weight mid palate bursting with berry fruit flavors and asking for a savory dinner companion. The texture is smooth and elegant on the palate with balanced acidity. The palate is fresh berries, plum, and hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Crafted to be enjoyed…
Winemaker Notes A California Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza is produced by Chuck Wagner, owner and winemaker of Caymus Vineyards. It reflects the “bonanza” of the great state of California – the discovery of land where delicious Cabernet can be farmed. Calling back to a time when good wine with dinner was a simple pleasure, Bonanza features…
Winemaker Notes The earliest archaeological evidence of barbecue (Braai) is found in South Africa and the essence of Braai is captured in this bold and balanced Cabernet which displays aromas and flavors of dark berries, earth and smoke—perfect for socializing and the ideal complement to a wide range of BBQ-friendly flavors. Food Pairing: Meats, roasted…