Winemaker Notes This Cabernet Sauvignon is from the Central Coast s Paso Robles AVA, which has enjoyed a well-deserved explosion in popularity in recent vintages. Located near the Pacific Ocean, Paso Robles boasts the largest diurnal range of any wine region in CA. This swing between daytime and nighttime temperatures is due to cool marine…
94pts Wine Enthusiast This wine is lovely in juicy red fruit, dried herb and hints of allspice, the tannin structure firm and giving. Offering refinement and structure, it shows nuances of black currant, cherry and toasted oak. This will do well in the cellar. Cellar Selection 93pts Jeb Dunnuck A year-in, year-out winner, the 2019…
Winemaker Notes Our Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine we made. This is the wine that started it all, setting the exacting standards that we hold ourselves to for all of our varietals. Round and juicy, our Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak….
94pts Vinous The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is mostly Martini clone from the core of the estate. A heady, ample wine, the 2019 is endowed with striking opulence. Blackberry jam, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and mocha shows tremendous depth. Attractive floral notes emerge with a bit of aeration, adding brightness. The contours are remarkably soft…
Winemaker Notes As usual with our Magnolia Wines, we try to represent a region with a balanced wine and this Cab is all Sonoma. Deep purple in color with a medium-full body that is well balanced and approachable. Silky smooth tannins balance the black cherry, juicy plum, and subtle oak characteristics.
92pts Wine Enthusiast The first sniff of this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon brings an energizing mineral wave of wet rock and earthy, ozone-laced petrichor. Then comes a secondary swell of persimmon, Asian pear, dark chocolate and cigar box aromas. Blackberry, black tea and orange citrus flavors are backed by grippy tannins. 91pts James Suckling This has…
92pts Jeb Dunnuck Readers looking for a big, rich, mouth-filling Cabernet Sauvignon that stays nicely balanced and structured will love the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, impressive 2019 that s loaded with ripe black fruits, spice, and chocolaty notes. It shines at the price and is perfect for drinking over…
Winemaker Notes Beautiful aromas permeate immediately after pulling the cork: wild blueberries and blackberries, currant, wildflowers, river rock, chocolate and dust, all complimented by vanilla and mocha from the tight grain, medium toast French oak. Similar to the aromas, the prominently luscious dark and blue fruits are accompanied by dark chocolate, slight white pepper, and…
94pts James Suckling An elegant and pretty complex expression with an array of red and black cherries, grilled spices, tapenade and roasted red pepper. Some firm, nicely chewy tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate gives a tight structure to the juicy fruit. Dialled back and fresh. Shows the angular tannins from the granitic soils….
96pts Vinous The 2021 Le Dix displays the nuances of its cold growing season. With aromas of cherry and crushed plum, it also delivers minty and cedar notes alongside boldo and garrigue-like undertones. Dry, velvety and rich, with a structured yet weightless palate, the complex and clingy mouthfeel leads to a long-lasting, flavorful finish. Comparable to…
90pts Jeb Dunnuck Brought up in 70% new oak, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a good introduction to these wines. It has a plump, forward, sexy style in its ripe red and black fruits as well as notes of spring flowers, violets, and chocolate. This medium to full-bodied, fruit-loaded effort is best drunk…
Winemaker Notes A profound Rutherford, Napa Valley wine with stunning elegance, richness and density. Deep garnet in color, the 2018 MARTIN ESTATE Collector’s Reserve is expressive and powerful.A complexity of compelling structure and breathtaking concentration. This phenomenal Cabernet Sauvignon with intensely concentrated red and black fruits instantly impresses. Striking aromatics of black currants, violets, warm…
97pts Decanter The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Mount Veeder wine loaded with strong savory and mineral accents. Black fruit, graphite menthol and licorice lend complexity to this huge, explosive Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins are pretty fierce at this stage, so readers should plan on being patient. 96pts James Suckling Blackberries and black currants…
98pts Jeb Dunnuck The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is an incredible wine, and it flirts with perfection. Full-bodied and concentrated, it has flawless balance and elegance as well as just textbook Howell Mountain notes of blue fruit, cassis, violets, graphite, and background oak. I love its tannins, it has remarkable purity of fruit, and…
92pts James Suckling Polished but bold and textured, this deeply flavored wine offers black cherry, blueberry and raspberry accents, along with spicy, savory elements from small amounts of malbec, petite sirah and merlot. Moderate tannins lend a light snap to the texture. Drink or hold. Tasting Notes The 2022 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon presents an enticing…