Wine Spectator's #1 Wine Value of the Year in 2022
94 Points James Suckling
Very aromatic and vivid with hints of ink, stone and blackberry with some black currant. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins and a fresh, juicy finish. Nice fluidity to it. Lovely texture at the end. 82% cabernet sauvignon with petit sirah and others, including touriga nacional.
92 Points Wine Enthusiast
A blend of vineyards from throughout Napa Valley, this Cabernet is made to showcase the potential of the region with approachability and detail. A mix of bright cherries and succulent black fruits is lifted by warming spices and candied violet aromatics. Freshly cracked pepper carries into the lengthy and palate-cleansing finish.
91 Points Wine Spectator
A polished, friendly style, with boysenberry and blackberry pate de fruit notes cruising through to the polished, licorice-accented finish. Drink now through 2032. 20,464 cases made.
90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Moving to the 2021s, there are roughly 20 thousand cases of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, and it's well worth drinking. Ripe red and black fruits, medium body, fine, polished tannins, and some classic chalky minerality, spring flowers, and graphite notes all make for an outstanding, satisfying Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy over the coming 7-8 years.
inemaker Notes
The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, buoyant, and aromatic, offering lovely red berry fruits on the nose, supported by a lifted floral potpourri character and secondary aromas of stony minerality, crushed earth, and graphite. The palate is lithe and mouth pleasing with a supple texture that provides juicy black currant, cassis, black cherry, and blackberry compote notes alongside savory notes of chaparral sagebrush, dark chocolate, and cedar spice. Incredibly approachable upon release, this Cabernet is medium bodied with fine-grained, polished tannins that give freshness and vivacity with a poised structure, leading to a long and satisfying finish.
Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Charbono, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Touriga Nacional
