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Black cherry, plum, tobacco, menthol and licorice all open up in the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Rockfall. This is another pretty wine with soft contours and plenty of short to medium term appeal.

Crafted with the passionate, uncompromised and ongoing pursuit of quality, this judicious blend comes from the finest barrels demonstrating the synergy among our estate vineyards on the Oakville Bench and on the foothills of Knights... Read More

In the mid-1960s, an agreement was made between Joe Heitz and Tom May to source Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from May’s small Oakville vineyard for Heitz wines. Ever since 1966, Heitz Cellar has been crafting the now illustrious... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Great wines evoke memories of being together with family and friends and celebrations of love, honor, and life’s transformations. For vintners Aaron & Meredith Michaelis, their appreciation of wine brought each of them to... Read More

Another incredibly successful 2020, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a big, rich, powerful profile offering ample chocolaty dark fruits, some tobacco, eucalyptus, and mint herb nuances, an expansive, layered texture, and building... Read More

The Zeitgeist Cellars 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc, known for its serious, age-worthy, and elegant style. It features aromas of dark plum, coffee, anise, and cassis,... Read More

This Cabernet Sauvignon, with 2% Cabernet Franc, was aged for 20 months in 53% new French oak barrels. In 2022, savoury spices abound in this red- and black-fruited wine from Paul Hobbs's Coombsville estate. Leather, violets,... Read More

This Cabernet Sauvignon features a vibrant mélange of black cherry, black currants, cedar, and dried violets. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a distinct silkiness throughout, plus a touch of minerality that adds freshness... Read More

2021 marks the 45th vintage for the Robert Keenan Winery and another stellar consecutive vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon. This year’s blend consists of 32% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 15 and 32% Cabernet Sauvignon Clone 7, both... Read More

Lush red cherries and black currants are joined by bay leaf and baked-earth nuances that build on the palate and linger on the finish. Great acid balance and moderate tannins will preserve this wine for many years to come as it... Read More

With three generations of dedication to the land, Rochioli Vineyards and Winery has earned the reputation as one of Sonoma County's finest wineries. Our family crafts renowned, terroir-driven wines built on a foundation of... Read More

A firm and crunchy red with blackberries, currants and hints of dark mushrooms and bark. Medium-bodied with a touch of graphite. Polished at the end. 40% Oakville Valley fruit. Drink or hold.

“Slightly herbal, sage-like... Read More

The 2022 Annabella Cabernet opens with extroverted aromas of red cherry, violets, blueberries, and black fig. The mouth is rich and broadly textured, with layered flavors of blackberries, espresso, and toasted oak. The finish... Read More

Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of thoughtfully... Read More

The 2022 SMD flows with black cherry, dried plum, fig, juicy black currant and cassis with pencil shavings, earth and spice before a hint of eucalyptus. With loganberry leading off, the palate also exhibits spice and mineral laden... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon is intended to be approachable, consumed relatively young, and a versatile food companion. We are always after a more subtle, more restrained, almost lighter style of Cabernet Sauvignon than what may be typical... Read More

A sophisticated stuff that lives up to Oakville's reputation. It tastes rich and alluring from the first whiff of black currant and espresso to the ultrasmooth mouthfeel and elegant finish. Think extra-fine tannins, opulent... Read More

The deep garnet color is followed by pronounced aromas of blackberry, sweet cranberry, and chocolate covered cherries. On the front of the palate, you'll find juicy acidity reminiscent of ripe strawberries and red currant... Read More

Renowned for crafting Napa Valley’s first cult wines, Heitz Cellar is globally recognized as the crown jewel of American wine. The timeless post-Prohibition style of winemaking endures with esteemed winemaker, Brittany Sherwood,... Read More

Tasting Note: Heady aromatics of Bing cherry, fresh flowers, plum fruit, and baking spices. Energetic & precise with minerality, red currant and bright red and blue fruit acidity, which fill the mouth. Lengthy and elegant, soft... Read More

Since 1955, the Snowdens have farmed their vineyard high above the Napa Valley. In addition to the stunning views of St. Helena, Rutherford and the San Francisco Bay, the estate offers four separate sites producing remarkably... Read More

Tasting Note: This beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon draws you in with a bouquet of fresh blackberries, plum, boysenberry, and just a touch of eucalyptus. The palate leads into soft vanilla and coffee bean accompanied by... Read More

Tasting Note: Opening with multiple layers of black-skinned, earthy fruit notes nuanced with floral, spice, and mineral aromas, it is opulent and multifaceted. Building to tremendous presence, the wine gradually gives way to an... Read More

Philippe & Cherie Melka~ Owners

As co-proprietors and winemakers for Melka Estates, Philippe and Cherie produce four distinct brands that reflect their philosophy of soil driven wines: Métisse from Napa Valley, Mekerra... Read More

The 2021 Cain Five is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, and 4% Petit Verdot, sourced entirely from surviving grapes in the Cain Vineyard atop Spring Mountain. It is the current release... Read More

In 1976 Dr Thomas Fogarty, a practicing heart surgeon and noted inventor of medical devices decided that he would dedicate his approximately 350 acres in the north end of the Santa Cruz Mountains to open space. For inclusion in... Read More

Introducing Coronet, a new Napa Valley wine label crafted by the esteemed team at Arrow & Branch Winery. The grapes are sourced from the winery's own estate vineyard along with carefully selected, premium vineyards throughout... Read More

Tasting Note: The tropical fruit flavor of guava and papaya with fresh, crisp minerality.

Bedrock Wine Co. was started in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson. Working out of a small converted chicken coop in a friend’s backyard, Morgan focused on making personality-filled wines wrought from a small array of thoughtfully... Read More

Elementary, a curated selection of wine from the Oakville AVA, is a collaboration between winemaker Nick Goldschmidt and Vineyard Brands. The name refers to the fundamental essentials to the creation of great wine: farming, weather,... Read More

Turning Point, a curated selection of wine from the Sonoma Valley, is a collaboration between winemaker Nick Goldschmidt and Vineyard Brands. The name refers to the constant change, season to season, that happens and are necessary... Read More

Tasting Note: A very focused, precise wine both on nose and palate. Nose is just as much mineral as it is fruit: currants, cassis but not without pencil lead. It is assertive in the mouth, and all about structure. Flavors are... Read More

COOMBSVILLE, NAPA VALLEY

Napa Valley's Coombsville AVA is the southernmost—and coolest— growing region for Cabernet Sauvignon. Nestled into an ancient volcanic caldera, its bowl-shaped depression captures the fog... Read More

The 2021 Relevant presents a captivating bouquet of black cherry and cassis, accented with hints of violet and cocoa. On the palate, it showcases our site’s distinctive fine grained tannins and silky texture. The wine’s... Read More

In 1886 the first blocks of the Monte Bello vineyard were planted and construction on the winery begun. The first vintage was the 1892. In the early 1940s, the last of the old vineyard was abandoned; in the late forties a few... Read More

“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley comes from one of the coldest sites from which they farm Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark red color, the wine is forward with blue-fruited highlights and shining with notes of juniper,... Read More

Coquerel Family Wine Estates is located just beyond the town of Calistoga at the north end of the Napa Valley. The heart and soul of our winery is our Walnut Wash estate vineyard, a gorgeous, oak-studded property that sits in... Read More

The estate is a 100% hillside vineyard with a dramatic series of steep terraces planted exclusively to the red Bordeaux varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The vineyard is planted in blocks... Read More

The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is bright, punchy and focused, all of which suggest it will be terrific once bottled. Graphite, lavender, spice and new leather are nicely delineated in this appealing, mid-weight Cabernet... Read More

2019 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1,827 cases 750ml. 75 cases 1.5L • 50 3L bottles

Writing these notes, March 31, 2022, amidst a three-year cycle of less than normal rainfall, I read my notes from the 2019 growing season and am mindful... Read More

Created by Atelia Melka for Westwood Estates, this red is perfumed with mulberry and lavender. A woodsy earthiness delivers dark soil notes, graphite, and espresso. Cassis rises to the fore, with a creamy undertone of raspberry... Read More

Artefact was born out of our intention to create a Napa Cabernet with depth and a unique voice. To this end, we have sought out Cabernet sources that are not typical, as the pioneering farmers of Napa once did, looking for unique... Read More

Renowned for crafting Napa Valley’s first cult wines, Heitz Cellar is globally recognized as the crown jewel of American wine. The timeless post-Prohibition style of winemaking endures with esteemed winemaker, Brittany Sherwood,... Read More

In the mid-1960s, an agreement was made between Joe Heitz and Tom May to source Cabernet Sauvignon fruit from May’s small Oakville vineyard for Heitz wines. Ever since 1966, Heitz Cellar has been crafting the now illustrious... Read More

(la-prey mi-dee) French for “the afternoon”

From the Estate Vineyard in Knights Valley, Sonoma County

L’Après-Midi' (The Afternoon) was named in honor of the pleasures of a slow and lazy afternoon,... Read More

Tasting Note: Bright and layered, with a mouth-watering acidity that keeps you coming back. Zingy tropical fruit notes meet a subtle creaminess, striking the perfect balance between energy and elegance. Crisp, clean , and just... Read More

Mason is quintessential Napa Valley—crafting classically styled wines from meticulously farmed vineyards since 1993. As a proud Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc pioneer, founder and winemaker Randy Mason has focused his craft... Read More

It makes perfect sense that Oakville has become the most heralded slice o f the Napa Valley (the “tenderloin,” a s Robert Parker has called it). Our blocks at Oakville Ranch —high above the eastern edge of the... Read More

Jeff Fischer is the sole proprietor and winemaker for Habit which he founded in Los Olivos in 2008 after years of making wine in his garage in Los Angeles. His first vintage was just three barrels of the Red Blend. Habit now produces... Read More

Jeff Fischer is the sole proprietor and winemaker for Habit which he founded in Los Olivos in 2008 after years of making wine in his garage in Los Angeles. His first vintage was just three barrels of the Red Blend. Habit now produces... Read More

Renowned for crafting Napa Valley’s first cult wines, Heitz Cellar is globally recognized as the crown jewel of American wine. The timeless post-Prohibition style of winemaking endures with esteemed winemaker, Brittany Sherwood,... Read More

The 2021 Red Wine is an attractive offering from Quintessa. Crushed red berry fruit, cedar, mocha, spice and tobacco open gracefully. All the elements are nicely balanced in this understated Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend.... Read More

Randy Dunn purchased the initial land for Dunn Vineyards in 1979 with optimistic hopes of crafting fine wines from Howell Mountain. His hopes were surpassed as Dunn Vineyards is looked to as an example of terroir driven wines... Read More

This rare single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet comes from the beloved 2 acre vineyard in Oak Knoll where we love to host our friends and members. All the complexity of an aged Napa cab, ready to enjoy now. Only 216 cases produced.... Read More

Jim Barbour was raised on his family’s ranch in Rutherford where he learned the life of farming, a passion for land, and the understanding that hard work breeds success.

After graduating from the University of California-Davis,... Read More

Robert (Bob) Foley began his wine making career in the Napa Valley in 1977, having just graduated from UC Davis with degrees in both Viticulture and Enology. He spent his first year working for Heitz Cellars, followed by 15 years... Read More

Wine offers expression of people-in-relation rather than selves apart. Luli, the result of a partnership between a master sommelier, a distinguished vineyard manager and an expert winemaker, provides a particularly happy example... Read More

In California, Ad Ripa is associated with the Happy Canyon Vineyard in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. This vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate with warm days and cool nights, ideal for Bordeaux varieties like... Read More

Whitehall Lane is a small, family owned winery in Napa Valley’s historic Rutherford appellation. We grow 157,411 grape vines in our eight estate vineyards including the Leonardini Vineyard in St. Helena. We are dedicated... Read More

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc—it includes 20% Sémillon—was mostly fermented and aged in stainless steel, with 25% going into oak. The result is a gently grassy-herbal wine loaded with grapefruit and nectarine-tinged... Read More

As a young wine and spirits salesman working for various alcohol distributors in Texas, Guy Stout always had a passion for wine. So, with the support of his wife Kim and his family he bought a small tract of land in the Texas... Read More

Chateau La Grande Roche is Forman Vineyard's second label from Ric Forman, a legend in Napa. He established this second label to assure that the Forman Cabernet will always be created from only the very best lots in a given... Read More

The Second Label from Sinegal, If you look closely, you will notice the devil is in the details. The skull label is inspired by the ever-mysterious goat eyes, which are capable of seeing and sensing two things at once. The art... Read More

The Togni Cabernets embody the essence of old-school classicism in Napa Valley.

- Vinous Media

Less than 350 cases are made yearly.

This parcel was planted to Sauvignon Blanc, smack dab in the middle of the heart of Cabernet Sauvignon territory, due to the wisdom of Didier Dageneau who encouraged/nudged Leslie Rudd into... Read More

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon S.LV. is a dark, virile wine. Black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, incense, graphite and dried herbs lend tons of savory/mineral nuance to this powerhouse Cabernet. Big, sweeping tannins wrap it all... Read More

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, intense wine that tastes much riper than the 13% stated on the label. Black cherry jam, plum, game, mocha, licorice and dark spices are all pushed forward.

The 2019 Spare Me is a dense, plush wine. A healthy dollop of Cabernet Franc adds savory intensity and aromatic breadth. Jammy dark fruit, cedar tobacco, incense and menthol add layers of complexity. This delightful red is a fine... Read More

Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit... Read More

Pure black currants on the nose with an incredible al dente grape character. It’s almost like grape must. Undertone of ink and violets and sandalwood. Perfumed. Hints of spearmint. Full-bodied, but so well-formed and reserved.... Read More

Gandona's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta features scents of crushed stone and pencil shavings layered atop ripe plums and black cherries. While it's full-bodied, with some grainy tannins, it's not unapproachable,... Read More

The winter of 2021 brought very cool temperatures and below-average rainfall to Northern California, marking a second straight year of drought. To ensure equilibrium between the vines and the soils, careful pruning was performed... Read More

COOMBSVILLE, NAPA VALLEY

Napa Valley's Coombsville AVA is the southernmost—and coolest— growing region for Cabernet Sauvignon. Nestled into an ancient volcanic caldera, its bowl-shaped depression captures the fog... Read More

Handpicked from our estate hillside block planted in 1988. The prime benchland soil and aspect imparts fine-grained tannins and lasting depth of flavor. This is a memorable example of Dry Creek Cabernet. Versatile, varietally... Read More

Moving to Napa, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and the rest Merlot and Cabernet Franc, all of which spent 20 months in 80% new French. Currants, smoked herbs, graphite, chocolaty... Read More

This vineyard is on a west-facing slope, above the fog line, on the northern ridge of the Atlas Peak AVA, we farm Cabernet Sauvignon clones 412, 4, 8 and 337C planted mostly to roostocks 3309C and 1103P. The soils here, Hambright... Read More

Our 2018 Slope is rich with dark brambly fruit framed by sweet spices, coffee, and chocolate, all carried on a supple yet dense palate. As the wine opens, it reveals layers of flavor: blackberry, blueberry, lavender, and spice... Read More

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is silky and elegant, with lovely aromatic presence and impeccable balance. Sweet tobacco, cedar, dried flowers and mint all give this mid-weight Cabernet lovely complexity and nuance. The 2018 has... Read More

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Pure Napa Valley magic as well as a perfect wine, the 2019 Hexameter reveals a deep purple hue along with an incredibly complex bouquet of black raspberries, spring flowers, cassis, vanilla, and tobacco.... Read More

Tasting Note: Ripe Bing Cherry and allspice aromas are the first indication of sweet, fully ripe fruit. Balanced acidity and even tannin carry the black and red fruit flavors across the palate and resolve in a gently gripping... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Mount Veeder wine loaded with strong savory and mineral accents. Black fruit, graphite menthol and licorice lend complexity to this huge, explosive Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins are pretty... Read More

The 2019 Dominus is shockingly primary. A wine of tremendous density and power, the 2019 is also a wine for readers who can be patient, as it won't be ready to drink for another 10-15 years! Dark fruit, leather, tobacco, incense,... Read More

2019 was a wonderful vintage with warm mild days during the growing season which allowed for full ripening and a bountiful harvest. All of our fruit was off the vine well before the late October wild fires. The wines are layered,... Read More

We work hard to produce the highest quality wines in limited quantities from grapes grown on our Sonoma Valley and Moon Mountain District estate vineyards. We farm our vineyards with organic and biodynamic practices, always mindful... Read More

32 Barrels (800 cases) produced

There were 32 barrels of the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley produced. It’s a great wine, offering full-bodied richness and depth in a rich, concentrated, satisfying package. Classic Cabernet... Read More

Turning Point, a curated selection of wine from the Sonoma Valley, is a collaboration between winemaker Nick Goldschmidt and Vineyard Brands. The name refers to the constant change, season to season, that happens and are necessary... Read More