101 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Blend
96 Points

Chateau des Eyrins Margaux 2023

Plush, generous, and effortlessly drinkable, it opens with layers of cassis, blackberry, black licorice, and sweet spice, accented by touches of graphite, herbs, and mineral nuance. The texture is silky and approachable, with polished tannins and lively freshness creating a wine that is both satisfying and remarkably easy to return to. There is plenty of... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Chateau Latour Le Pauillac de Latour 2021

Showing a tremendous amount of finesse and elegance, this Le Pauillac is a Bordeaux lover’s dream. Tasted right after the cork was pulled, the forward fruit flavors were already captivating and showing great presence. The texture has a silky richness that feels luxurious and adds a sensational dimension to each sip. As a baby brother... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Continuum Cabernet Blend Novicium 2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, this majestic library release offers up a plethora of fresh garden herbs and well balanced fruit flavors including blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and hints of of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The velvety smooth and rich texture features fine tannins, spectacular depth of dark fruit notes, and a lengthy finish... Read Full Review →
100 Points

Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus 2023

An absolutely majestic Lotus, combining extraordinary richness with an almost ethereal sense of grace. Voluptuous layers of dark fruit glide across the palate, accented by cocoa, tobacco, warm earth and a subtle saline minerality, while flashes of citrus skin bring unexpected lift. The texture is phenomenal: broad and luxurious yet beautifully structured, with fine, grainy... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Hensel West Cabernet Sauvignon HWX 2024

One of the most impressive debut releases we have judged in years, HWX 2024 is a bold new Cabernet blend saturated in inky blue-purple hues, with a lavish bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, graphite, cedar, sage, saddle leather, and polished oak. Full-bodied, luxurious, and deeply layered, it cascades across the palate with crème de cassis, blackberry... Read Full Review →
98+ Points

Opus One 2023

SRP = $490 98+ Points | CWA The new Opus One 2023 is an exceptionally serious, Bordeaux-inspired vintage – – bright, lifted and magnificently structured, with the ultra-firm tannins and elevated texture of a young Chateau Lafite – – but pure Napa joy at its core! An alluring bouquet of blackberry, black plum, crushed herbs... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2013

The Arietta Quartet tastes more expensive than it actually is. This opulent Bordeaux-style blend is an incredibly intense and serious wine. Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with plush tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, and caramel complemented by creamy... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2014

Copious quantities of exotic spices and intense fruit launch from the glass. Dense, ripe, and full-bodied, with plush tannins, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the prodigious finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2025. Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2017

This new 2017 release is another impressive blend that includes a ‘Quartet’ of grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot) and sensational notes of cassis, blackberry, mocha and caramel complemented by creamy vanilla oak on the memorable finish. Enjoy tonight after decanting for a distinguished experience we expect to mature gracefully through 2027. Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Arietta Cabernet Blend Quartet 2018

Once again, Quartet is a sumptuous blend of four varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot all combine for a harmonious (pun intended) experience guaranteed to thrill the senses. Vivid fresh fruit and exotic spices combine to create a dense, ripe, and full-bodied Cabernet blend that tastes quite serious (i.e. reminiscent of big... Read Full Review →