This new release is a dazzling beauty; a truly sublime, silky-smooth Cabernet Sauvingon that is a candidate for boutique wine of the vintage from Napa’s celebrated 2021 harvest. Ethereal layers of dark fruit glide effortlessly across the palate, framed by awe-inspiring tannins and subtle hints of Cohiba cigar and black olive tapenade that echo gracefully... Read Full Review →

Velvety and rich yet almost ethereal, this wine impresses from the first sip with ripe, nearly sweet fruit framed by soft tannins and a supple medium body. Aromas of blackberry and espresso lead into layers of leather, thyme, and graphite, with a flash of blood orange and a whisper of tobacco. The finish lingers with... Read Full Review →

A vivid, magenta-hue introduces the new Barbour Cabernet that showcases the style of craftsmanship usually reserved for far pricier bottlings; hardly surprising given the pedigree of its famed winemaker and meticulous viticulturalist. It’s intensely saturated with black cherry and blackberry fruit, accented by savory herbs, baking spice, cocoa, and a polished, dark-chocolate richness. While deeply... Read Full Review →

Monumentally graceful with soaring dark fruit and ultra-bold tannins. We sampled this awe-inspiring new release yesterday and understand why Cabernet connoisseurs are proclaiming this to be Napa’s own First Growth wine, imminently age-worthy for 10 – 20+ years. Flavors and aromas of plum, currant, sage, blackberry, mineral, white flowers, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate abound.... Read Full Review →

Reminiscent of this gifted winemaker’s most lauded Cult Cabernets, this vintage is another testament to why Cabernet connoisseurs are proclaiming this to be Napa’s own First Growth wine, imminently age-worthy for 10-20+ years. The alluring bouquet includes dry cherry, currant, sage, blackberry, graphite, tobacco and dark chocolate. The palate boasts sumptuous dark fruits deftly melded... Read Full Review →

A masterclass in opulence without becoming cloying, the 2015 Bure Estate Cabernet is a magnificent, luxurious wine brimming with cassis, blackberry compote, and sweet and savory spices. A super silky and rich palate with velvety tannins and a mocha finish makes this one of the more sumptuous, well-made wines we’ve ever had from Bure. For... Read Full Review →

The 2021 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet is rich, smooth, and deeply expressive. Aromas of stewed plums, ripe figs, blackberry, cedar, and tobacco lead into a palate packed with dark cocoa, cassis, leather, and espresso. The texture is silky but structured, with chewy, tangy tannins that give the wine great grip and balance. Full-bodied and concentrated,... Read Full Review →

A glorious, tightly wound Cabernet that with layers of structure and depth. Firm, brawny tannins frame a core of cassis and dark red fruits, layered with graphite, cigar box, and baker’s chocolate. There’s a polished richness here with an almost a creamy, cacao-laced mid-palate that balances its formidable grip. Hints of cinnamon and spice emerge... Read Full Review →

This majestic new thriller is deep garnet-purple colored, it rolls out of the glass with seductive scents of Morello cherries, white chocolate with currant, plum and subtle hazelnut. Full-bodied, the palate has an ethereal weight, dancing with bright, vibrant black and blue fruits and a lively line of freshness and finishing with velvety tannins and... Read Full Review →

This is a commanding and powerful wine, bursting with intense layers of dark fruit, cassis, and violets wrapped in graphite, espresso, and dark cocoa. The palate is bold and structured, with chewy, gripping tannins that call for a hearty steak today but promise even greater refinement after a few years in the cellar. Despite its... Read Full Review →