514 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Cabernet Sa
99 Points

Checkerboard Cabernet Sauvignon Kings Row 2022

A glorious, tightly wound Cabernet that with layers of structure and depth. Firm, brawny tannins frame a core of cassis and dark red fruits, layered with graphite, cigar box, and baker’s chocolate. There’s a polished richness here with an almost a creamy, cacao-laced mid-palate that balances its formidable grip. Hints of cinnamon and spice emerge... Read Full Review →
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Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Onda 2019

This majestic new thriller is deep garnet-purple colored, it rolls out of the glass with seductive scents of Morello cherries, white chocolate with currant, plum and subtle hazelnut. Full-bodied, the palate has an ethereal weight, dancing with bright, vibrant black and blue fruits and a lively line of freshness and finishing with velvety tannins and... Read Full Review →
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Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Onda 2021

This is a commanding and powerful wine, bursting with intense layers of dark fruit, cassis, and violets wrapped in graphite, espresso, and dark cocoa. The palate is bold and structured, with chewy, gripping tannins that call for a hearty steak today but promise even greater refinement after a few years in the cellar. Despite its... Read Full Review →
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Dark Matter Cabernet Sauvignon Limitless 2015

This tour-de-force is at it again, delivering an ultra-smooth texture with velvety rich tannins. Lavish black and blue fruit flavors introduce a plethora of deeply satisfying layers. The astounding finish includes alluring notes of vanilla cream, graham cracker, and milk chocolate covered espresso beans. Truly a doppelganger for the best 100 Acre vintages. Read Full Review →
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Dark Matter Cabernet Sauvignon Limitless 2022

Deep, dense and unapologetically dark, the new vintage of Dark Matter Cabernet once again proves Howell Mountain is in a league of its own. Structured and cellar-worthy, yet already remarkably expressive, this is mountain Cabernet with both muscle and polish. The texture is captivating with a velvet-lined grip that glides seamlessly across the palate. Layers... Read Full Review →
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Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Reserve 2016

This exceptionally smooth (like cashmere!) effort features similar flavors as noted above but even more lavish dark fruit and perfectly balanced tannins to create a Cabernet built like a skyscraper and equally age-worthy. The distinguished finish lasts a full minute with savory notes of Valrhona chocolate and truffles. This has cult written all over it!.... Read Full Review →
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Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2021

Monumentally delicious with a sense of luxurious style, this is a stunning new Napa discovery! Showcasing Napa’s celebrated 2021 Napa vintage, this virtually flawless Cabernet blend dazzles from the start with a velvety-rich texture and scents of dark cocoa. The palate of this majestic beauty boasts notes of exotic spices and truffles intermingled with deeply... Read Full Review →
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2015

The 2015 Kenzo Ai is a masterpiece in the making and candidate for a potential triple digit score in the next few years! Sophisticated and powerful, this Cabernet offers cashmere-like silky tannins that bode well for long-term enjoyment with a dazzling core of dark, juicy fruit that promises to evolve gracefully through 2030+. Sumptuous notes... Read Full Review →
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Kenzo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Ai 2016

After just a few years of cellar time, this masterpiece is simply breath-taking as it dazzles with a galaxy of flavors including molten chocolate ‘lava’ cake at its core. The wide array of alluring flavors includes dark fruits (plums, currants, blackberry), savory herbs, and hints of hoisin. The captivating, 60 second finish features intriguing notes... Read Full Review →