California Wine Advisors

An impressive new Cabernet with instant ‘cult’ appeal. The plush texture introduces grainy tannins that frame opulent blackberry, black currant, marzipan, graphite and exotic spices. The sumptuous finish entices with hints of cocoa powder, blueberry, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. A world-class wine that will please both Napa and Bordeaux fans, plus age effortlessly for at...

Pilcrow’s boutique bottling from the Ghost Block vineyard is an impressive new Cabernet with instant ‘cult’ appeal. The plush texture introduces grainy tannins that frame opulent blackberry, black currant, marzipan, graphite and exotic spices. The sumptuous finish entices with hints of cocoa powder, blueberry, vanilla, and toasted marshmallow. A world-class wine that will please both...

The 2022 Pilcrow Cabernet Sauvignon from Ghost Block Vineyard is a profound expression of classic Napa structure and site-specific character. Aromatically meaty and sanguine, it opens with a compelling umami depth alongside blackberries, figs, and dried leather. On the palate, the wine is densely textured, the richest we’ve tasted yet for Pilcrow, carried by grainy,...

A true sensation of a Cabernet with instant ‘cult’ appeal. Shows the richness and concentration you want in a great Napa Cab from this vineyard so famous, but also a structure that lifts it above the soft, mushy wines that are so prevalent. There’s real tannin and lively architecture framing the opulent blackberry, black currant,...