858 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Napa
97 Points

Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Altagracia 2017

This is majestic new Cabernet boasts luscious dark fruit flavors, hints of Toblerone and a velvety rich texture. Luxurious notes of black cherry, plum, currant, espresso, dried savory herbs and cocoa lead to an expansive finish that delights the palate now and promises supreme pleasure for a decade. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022)... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Aloft Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn. 2015

Dark, rich, borderline jammy berries lead the oh so packed with black fruits enticing nose. Savory herbs and spices domaine the silky rich palate, with youthfully tight tannins, showcasing serious mountain fruit on steroids. Hints of dark chocolate coated cherries, blackcurrants, baking spices and vanilla emerge as this beast breathes, layers and layers of complexity... Read Full Review →
93 Points

Blackbird Dissonance 2017

Tasted on a warm summer’s day, the Blackbird Dissonance shines like the sun and refreshes with its polished style and sophisticated flavor. There is a new trend toward “luxury” Sauvignon Blanc in California these days and this bottling gives the bargain hunter a glimpse into a more rarified world. The pristine Sauvignon Blanc is balanced... Read Full Review →
94 Points

Blackbird Arise 2016

Blackbird’s Arise is a Merlot dominant blend and it shows off the strengths of the varietal. Too often an underused voice in the orchestra, the Merlot here grounds the blend with a mouth-filling velvet texture which is layered with enough brightness to keep the wine feeling fresh on the palate. This is a more-or-less entry-level... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Trujillo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2015

YES, this opulent new release actually tastes like ‘velvet’…or at least what we would imagine red crushed velvet should taste like! Full-throttle flavors include crème de cassis, blueberry, Christmas spice with lightly toasted oak plus a hint of melted dark chocolate perfectly integrated into a seamlessly elegant and plushy texture. The galaxy of flavors on... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Dark Night of the Soul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2014

Deep garnet-purple colored, this remarkable gem offers up gorgeous wild blueberries, crushed blackcurrants and redcurrant notes with touches of lavender, violets, and stargazer lilies on the bouquet. The full-bodied palate is harmonious and animated with ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful depth, finishing majestically with exotic spices.  You are immediately taken by the fineness of the... Read Full Review →