607 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet
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
96 Points

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015

This lush and full-bodied Cabernet offers seriously impressive structure, bold dark fruit, and tremendous complexity. Sumptuous aromas of currant, blackberry, plum and hints of tobacco develop on the palate to include dark chocolate and roasted espresso. Offering both pure Napa fruit and subtle minerality, this Cabernet is destined to age beautifully for at least a... 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

Keever Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2015

This 100% Cabernet delivers pure elegance. The tannins are sturdy and thick, but the mouthfeel offers tremendous finesse and grace rarely found at this price point. This new release offers terrific balance, while being extraordinarily rich with a solid core of dark fruit, blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries and cassis, with a perfumed scent of violets. The... Read Full Review
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2022

An instant charmer, the 2022 Blueprint bursts from the glass with deep blueberry and mocha aromas, accented by hints of walnut and toasted coconut. Silky tannins wrap around a dense, concentrated core of blue and black berries, delivering mouth-coating richness without losing balance. There’s a subtle whisper of smoked meat on the finish that adds... Read Full Review
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Lail Cabernet Sauvignon Blueprint 2023

Rich, silky, and immediately appealing, the 2023 Blueprint Cabernet delivers a generous core of blackberry and blueberry fruit layered with baking chocolate, caramel, and a touch of anise. The texture is plush and crowd-pleasing, with a supple, enveloping mid-palate that leans into its ripe, hedonistic style. Approachable now and highly satisfying. Read Full Review
96 Points

Le Petit Vice Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2016

Dense, rich, velvety and powerful, with intense, pure Cabernet fruit, offering layers of unctuous blue fruits, bold tannins, currant, olive, sage and wild berries. Plum, black cherry, blackberry jam, cocoa powder, spice, leather and graphite follow, all exquisitely balanced with excellent structure, depth and length. Ripe and flashy with elegance in its plush texture, delicious... 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