95 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Blend
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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Altagracia 2019

One of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2019 is another intensely delicious vintage sporting a silky texture reminiscent of the 2013 Library vintage we sampled recently. This new 2019 Altagracia displays concentrated dark fruit flavors, truffle, and savory spices. Plush tannins give way to notes of blackberry, plum, espresso, and hints of Cohiba on the... Read Full Review
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Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Altagracia 2020

Year in year out this is one of Napa’s most acclaimed over-achievers, Altagracia 2020 edition is another success featuring loads of well-balanced dark fruit and an oh-so-creamy texture. This new Altagracia displays concentrated red and black fruit flavors, truffle, and savory spices. Bold tannins give way to notes of cedar, graphite, espresso, dark chocolate and... Read Full Review
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Ellman Cabernet Sauvignon Jemma 2016

This stunner offers a fresh and riveting bouquet, with notes of cassis, cigar box, and lavender, leading to a wildly opulent and structured palate with a sophisticated balance of roasted plum, sweet and exotic spices, espresso and savory herb. This wine hits all the notes of a top tier cult producer at a fraction of... Read Full Review
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Favia Cabernet Blend Carbone 2019

This luxurious tasting release from Napa’s brand new 2019 vintage offers sumptuous aromas of violets, cassis, blackberry and baking spices that gradually evolve on the palate to include dark chocolate and creamy oak on the finish. This is an opulent crowd-pleaser to enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2023) and anytime for the next 5-7... Read Full Review
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Kenzo Cabernet Blend Napa Rindo 2020

Once again, Kenzo’s Rindo bottling is a candidate for Napa Cabernet of the vintage in its price tier. This new edition features ULTRA velvety tannins and rich red fruit, including honeycrisp apple. Hints of Lindt chocolate, caramel, and espresso bean combine with notes of pipe tobacco on the tangy finish. Pair this gem with a... Read Full Review
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Realm Cellars Cabernet Blend The Tempest 2022

The 2022 Tempest is a hedonistic delight that will make Napa devotees swoon over the captivating array of opulent notes of black cherries, espresso, and chocolate walnut brownies across a velvety smooth texture. But it’s the richness, polish and finesse that catapults this new release into the upper echelon of Merlot blends, even rivaling Bordeaux... Read Full Review
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Schrader Proprietary Red Double Diamond Oakville 2022

Rich and intense dark fruit, with notes of blackberry, espresso, cocoa and freshly cracked peppercorns. A generous dose of classy oak compliments the black cherry, cassis, and sassafras and sage accents punctuate the rich and concentrated palate. Robust tannins impart a vibrant finish with a fresh cigar box notes to round out this impressive bargain. Read Full Review
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Teeter Totter Cabernet Sauvignon A Stop Along the Way 2022

This bold and flashy red is an absolute crowd-pleaser, packed with juicy blue and black fruits, rich espresso, and a decadent swirl of vanilla, coconut, and cacao. Super dense and delicious, it’s velvety on the palate and impeccably built, offering a luxurious texture that far outperforms its price point. Tremendous fun to drink and impossible... Read Full Review
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TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 2019

This intensely satisfying new 2019 Cabernet gives your palate a friendly hug with rich fruit and loads of melt-in-your-mouth Ghirardelli milk chocolate flavors at its core. Those are melded with silky smooth tannins for a supremely impressive wine experience now through the next decade. When sampling, one member of our panel exclaimed ‘I just LOVE... Read Full Review
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Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2020

The brand new 2020 edition of Continuum ‘Novicium’ contains a significant percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon that is typically reserved for the winery’s flagship bottling and vividly displays why the fruit from their Pritchard Hill Estate is coveted by collectors world-wide. This rare treasure features a delicious level of dark, opulent fruit that we know collectors... Read Full Review