320 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
99 Points

Dark Matter Cabernet Sauvignon Limitless 2015

This tour-de-force is at it again, delivering an ultra-smooth texture with velvety rich tannins. Lavish black and blue fruit flavors introduce a plethora of deeply satisfying layers. The astounding finish includes alluring notes of vanilla cream, graham cracker, and milk chocolate covered espresso beans. Truly a doppelganger for the best 100 Acre vintages. Read Full Review
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Dark Matter Cabernet Sauvignon Limitless 2022

Deep, dense and unapologetically dark, the new vintage of Dark Matter Cabernet once again proves Howell Mountain is in a league of its own. Structured and cellar-worthy, yet already remarkably expressive, this is mountain Cabernet with both muscle and polish. The texture is captivating with a velvet-lined grip that glides seamlessly across the palate. Layers... Read Full Review
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Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2016

This exceptionally smooth (like cashmere!) effort features similar flavors as noted above but even more lavish dark fruit and perfectly balanced tannins to create a Cabernet built like a skyscraper and equally age-worthy. The distinguished finish lasts a full minute with savory notes of Valrhona chocolate and truffles. This has cult written all over it!.... Read Full Review
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Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2021

Monumentally delicious with a sense of luxurious style, this is a stunning new Napa discovery! Showcasing Napa’s celebrated 2021 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a velvety-rich texture and scents of dark cocoa. The palate of this majestic beauty boasts notes of exotic spices and truffles intermingled with deeply... Read Full Review
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Justice Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Blind Justice 2018

This new boutique Cabernet from the most coveted source in America is immensely satisfying! Similar to other top tier Cabernet from Napa’s acclaimed 2018 vintage, this release boasts a cashmere-like texture and depth of glorious flavors tightly packed now and promising to age gracefully for at least a decade. This new discovery reminds me of... Read Full Review
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2015

The 2015 Kenzo Ai is a masterpiece in the making and candidate for a potential triple digit score in the next few years! Sophisticated and powerful, this Cabernet offers cashmere-like silky tannins that bode well for long-term enjoyment with a dazzling core of dark, juicy fruit that promises to evolve gracefully through 2030+. Sumptuous notes... Read Full Review
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2016

After just a few years of cellar time, this masterpiece is simply breath-taking as it dazzles with a galaxy of flavors including molten chocolate ‘lava’ cake at its core. The wide array of alluring flavors includes dark fruits (plums, currants, blackberry), savory herbs, and hints of hoisin. The captivating, 60 second finish features intriguing notes... Read Full Review
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Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2015

Absolutely sublime is this exclusive new Cabernet from the most coveted source for that varietal in America! This new release is supremely satisfying now with a cashmere-like texture and depth of glorious flavors tightly packed now and promising to age gracefully for at least a decade. This new discovery reminds me of some of winemaker... Read Full Review
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PerUs Proprietary Red Wine Alessio 2016

Awe-inspiring, polished entry with high toned currant and cassis, classic structure and cashmere-like silky tannins. A galaxy of sumptuous flavors include cassis, sage, blackberry, cocoa culminating in an impressive finish that shows hints of cedar, tobacco and herbs de Provence. Enjoy this thoroughbred now (decanting recommended prior to 2021) through 2030. Read Full Review
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Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon 2022

This new boutique Cabernet from the most coveted source in America is immensely satisfying! This release boasts a cashmere-like texture and depth of glorious flavors tightly packed now and promising to age gracefully for at least a decade. This new discovery reminds me of TOR ‘Magic’ and the flashiest Hundred Acre! A bouquet of violets... Read Full Review