264 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019
97 Points

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2019

Another majestic beauty from the master craftsmen at Silver Oak, the 2019 Alexander Valley Cabernet blend features opulent dark fruit that will impress longtime devotees plus a silky smooth texture that bodes well for savvy collectors. Deliciously integrated oak** provides an exquisite background to enchanting flavors of crème de cassis, dark plums, baking spices and...

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Sarah Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III 2018
99 Points

Sarah Francis Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III 2018

This velvety smooth Cabernet from Napa’s unanimously celebrated 2018 vintage is truly dazzling as it reminds us of Cult Cabernets such as Harlan or Shafer Hillside Select. The bouquet allures with notes of new leather, cigar box, and freshly ground espresso. Flashy and fun notes of brambleberries, black currant, cassis and Lindt dark chocolate waltz...

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Garavin Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak 2018
96 Points

Garavin Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak 2018

This silky smooth Napa Cabernet delivers sumptuous flavors of dark cocoa and fruit including blueberry compote and figs. The supremely delicious finish includes savory baking spices and a hint of creamy coconut. Enjoy this mouth-watering winner now through 2027+.- September 2023

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Dalla Valle Proprietary Red Maya 2014
99 Points

Dalla Valle Proprietary Red Maya 2014

This majestic vintage of Dalla Valle’s flagship blend displays a dense purple color as well as glorious aromas of black and red fruits, smoke, camphor, subtle wood, and exotic spices. After a few years of cellar time, we marveled at the bountiful dark fruit flavors perfectly balanced by ultra-velvety tannins. This brilliantly constructed 2014 is...

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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2015
98 Points

Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2015

Simply stated, this is a big WOW wine! Intensely flavorful with deep dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall freshness that reminds me of far pricier reds from Bordeaux’s left bank (in prime vintages). Similar to recent vintages, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite and espresso bean complimented...

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97 Points

Aloft Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2018

Dark, rich, and delicious, the brand new release of Aloft is another winner! After just a few years of cellar time, this boutique production Cabernet blend is displaying a velvety smooth texture,  serious impressive mountain fruit (on steroids) and youthfully prominent tannins. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices, espresso and vanilla emerge...

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98 Points

Duckhorn “Discussion” Reserve Cabernet 2018

This seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a dash of Cabernet Franc plus Petit Verdot is a testament to the superb quality a blue-chip winery can produce with some of the finest Estate vineyards in America! This captivating new release features nuanced aromatics of black cherry, dark chocolate, and cinnamon impeccably balanced with sophisticated...

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97 Points

Elyse Cabernet Rutherford Napa Valley 2019

Wow, this super luscious red wine broods with aromas of dark chocolate, tobacco, crème de menthe, black currant, and blackberry. This crowd-pleaser is intensely satisfying to sip with its dense mouth-filling texture, robust tannic structure, and brilliant balance. We would normally recommend pairing this complex Cabernet with a bold meal such as a Ribeye, but...

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99 Points

Macauley Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2019

The magical, boutique-production (about 8 barrels total) ‘Reserve’ Cabernet 2019 dazzles from the start with an alluring bouquet of black currant, plum, chocolate covered cherries and walnuts. Core notes of black cherry, ripe blackberry, and vanilla toasted oak convert to rich mocha and sweet and velvety smooth tannins. Seemingly endless layer upon layer of gorgeous...

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98 Points

Plinth Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019

A seductive nose of plums, black cherries and graphite. Beautifully seamless texture with black cherry soda, cinnamon and clove flavors on the palate with a refreshingly subtle, yet elegant touch of mint and lavender on the long finish. This is a racy wine that savvy collectors will want to look out for. Enjoy now (after...

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