Another impressive vintage of the Phelps Cabernet, which continues to ascend to the top of the heap of Napa reds at this price point. Seamless and elegantly-balanced, with a richness to the jammy fruit that makes this a lot of fun. It’s loaded with blueberry, currant and lavender and supported by beautiful mineral notes and...

This gem ranks atop the short list of Napa’s finest values under $100 once again. The ‘Baby Insignia’ 2019 boasts an ultra-velvety texture (‘smooth as butter’ commented one team member) plus deeply delicious notes of dark fruit and cocoa nibs on the satisfying finish. Our panel was intrigued by the distinguished mélange of exotic herbs...

The 2023 Pastorale Vineyard Pinot Noir is a wildly seductive Sonoma Coast Pinot bursting with dark raspberry, black cherry, blood orange, and sweet vanilla spice, all wrapped in a silky, exuberant texture that practically glides across the palate. Hedonistic but energetic, it delivers loads of juicy dark red fruit, subtle grip, and a fresh vibrancy....

A thrilling new Sauvignon Blanc of remarkable polish and pedigree, this wine opens with a gorgeous bouquet of lemon drop, grapefruit, passionfruit, lime zest, green apple, crushed slate, fresh grass, and a subtle lift of spearmint. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced, marrying tropical fruit intensity with crystalline minerality, creamy vanilla-kissed oak, and a...

Simply stated, the new 2018 Kamen Estate is tremendous fun to drink! The silky smooth texture introduces an intensity of dark fruit flavors (blueberry, blackberry) that meld together with gorgeous notes of savory herbs, tobacco, and dark chocolate. Decant prior to 2024 and enjoy through 2029.

This exceedingly rare Pinot Noir is dense and dark with succulent fruit flavors boasting strawberries and raspberries, cherries, and blood orange, giving way to a full-bodied palate lifted by bold vibrancy and a silky texture. This oh-so-satisfying new Pinot finishes with hints of baking spice and tangy tannins. Ready to drink now (after decanting) through...

Another remarkable vintage that impresses above its weight (& price) class, the 2021 Karl Lawrence Pocai Vineyard Cabernet allures from the start with bold and ripe fruit flavors including blackberry, cherry, and plum with an inviting mélange of sweet tobacco leaf, espresso bean and creamy caramel. These flashy flavors are deftly balanced with silky tannins...

This 100% Cabernet is powerful now and promises to impress for the next 7 – 10 years. The bold tannins introduce a silky smooth mouthfeel offering tremendous finesse and grace at this early stage. This new release offers a solid core of juicy dark fruit, blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries, crème de cassis, with baking spices and...

This 100% Cabernet delivers pure elegance, offering terrifically balanced notes of dark fruit, blackberries, chocolate-covered cherries and cassis, with a perfumed scent of violets. The mouthfeel is velvety, refined with well integrated tannins showing spicy oak accents on the delightfully long finish. A terrific Cabernet to savor now (decanting recommended prior to 2022) and savvy...

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...