95 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Blend
96 Points

Hourglass HGIII Napa Valley 2018

If there is a pure expression of hedonism, this new 2018 vintage is IT (again). This brand new release already leaps out of the gate with explosive aromatics of blueberries, black cherry, and espresso beans. Lush and silky textured on the palate, it delivers wave after wave of red and black berries, toasted nuts, vanilla... Read Full Review
96 Points

Hourglass HGIII Napa Valley 2019

Once again, this boutique thriller packs a punch (well above its ‘weight class’) and leaps in with bold aromatics of blueberries, black cherry, and espresso beans. Lush and silky textured on the palate, it delivers wave after wave of dark berries, figs, toasted nuts, vanilla bean, graham cracker, and a wonderfully persistent finish. You may... Read Full Review
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Keever Cabernet Blend Napa Inspirado 2016

The 2016 Inspirado is opaque and velvety, with notes of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, and chocolate, leading to a rich palate of dark fruit, mocha, savory herbs, and chewy tannins leading to a minute long finish. A pitch-perfect example of what is achievable when Celia Welch is at the helm. A bargain of the vintage. Read Full Review
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Keever Cabernet Blend Napa Inspirado 2018

The 2018 Inspirado is velvety rich and seriously delicious, with notes of cassis, blackberry, raspberry, and chocolate, leading to a rich palate of dark fruit, mocha, savory herbs, and creamy vanilla that lead to a satisfying finish. A pitch-perfect example of what is achievable when Celia Welsh is at the helm. A leading bargain from... Read Full Review
96 Points

Marciano Estate Proprietary Red Terra Gratia 2014

The bouquet is jam-packed with rich, dark, brooding fruit. Balanced on a structure of fine tannins, layers of black cherry, cassis, mint, cocoa powder, and raspberries work together to form a seamless tasting experience from start to finish. This wine will hit its full stride in another 2-3 years, but is simply gorgeous now with... Read Full Review
96 Points

Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2018

The 2018 Teeter-Totter is this rising star winemaker’s best effort yet; a super balance of rich fruit flavors and silky texture. Ripe blackberries and cocoa mingle with fresh acidity and plush tannins. Notes of pipe tobacco and vanilla oak linger pleasantly on the finish. Read Full Review
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Textbook Page Turner Oakville 2019

The bouquet allures with head-turning aromas of black cherry, vanilla and graphite. Thanks to the dreamy balance of vibrant Cabernet and silky Merlot, the palate is velvety rich, providing a hedonistic purity of fruit and balance rarely present for less than $100. Layers of full-bodied red and black fruit are highlighted with blueberry, plums, and... Read Full Review
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Textbook Page Turner Oakville 2021

Thanks to the dreamy balance of vibrant Cabernet and velvety smooth Merlot, this luxurious blend provides an impressive purity of fruit rarely achieved at this price point. Wow! Satisfying notes of blackberry, dates, baking spices and semi-sweet Godiva chocolate and creamy vanilla linger on the scintillating finish. This is a densely-packed wine that will continue... Read Full Review
96 Points

Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon CRU 2019

This superbly balanced wine could fool any connoisseur into thinking it cost much higher than its price tag. The aromas of blackberry, cigar box, dried herbs, and toasty oak spices waft out of the glass, and the structured palate with dusty, dry tannins lead to a long, chocolate-covered cherry finish. Read Full Review
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Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon CRU 2021

Vineyard 29’s Cru is a beautifully-fragranced Cabernet featuring notes of lavender, blackberry and cassis with a touch of vanilla and crushed rock. Lifted and polished with subtle oak. The long finish shows hints of mocha and graham cracker. Very sophisticated and elegantly-balanced for this price. Read Full Review