This sumptuous, immensely food-friendly new release waltzes out of the glass with flashy, flamboyant, and ultra-smooth thrills that remind us of prized Cabernets trading for much higher prices. Opulent notes of dark chocolate, walnut brownies, and vanilla oak, with a silky smooth texture. Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry pie, sweet baking spice plus... Read Full Review →

Opaque, with a deep ruby color and purple tinge. Layered aromas include generous cassis, super-ripe raspberry and black licorice, with notes of graphite and anise. These aromas are echoed on the wine’s voluptuous palate. The wine coats the mouth with ripe, silky tannins, and hints of clove and pain grillé from well-integrated French oak follow... Read Full Review →

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... Read Full Review →

An expressive and finely tuned Cabernet, the 2022 Bonny’s Vineyard is silky, richly layered, and brimming with vivid energy. Aromas of alluring cappuccino and warm spice draw you in, while the palate delivers a striking interplay of plush black fruit, citrus peel brightness, and subtle oak. Despite its polish and seamless texture, firm tannins frame... Read Full Review →

This distinguished new Cabernet discovery impresses from the first sip with rich fruit and luxurious Toblerone milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins and bold blue fruit for a tantalizing experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘this is Fun’! This gem... Read Full Review →