Napa Valley, California
Corra Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Dark baked cherry opens with perfumed raspberry and blueberry, followed by a light touch of sweet tobacco and sage. The palate is bright, juicy and rich on entry, with generous berry fruit carried by a complex, silky texture. Freshness keeps the concentration poised, leading to a long, polished finish of dark fruit and savoury herbs.
Blackbird Vineyards 2006 Illustration Proprietary Red Oak Knoll District
Black cherry leads with toffee, cocoa powder, iris and subtle leather. The palate is full-bodied and focused, bringing brambly berries, roasted meat, blackcurrant, coffee and tobacco into a rich, concentrated core. Persistent acidity keeps the texture composed, while sweet, velvety tannins carry the layered fruit and savoury detail through a long finish.
Palmaz Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Raspberry liqueur rises first, grounded by the mineral scent of wet stones warming in the sun. Black and blue fruit unfolds across a concentrated palate before moving toward sweet black tea. The Cabernet combines generous aromatic depth with firm but measured structure, finishing gently and with a calm, persistent sense of balance.
Andrew Cain 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe redcurrant, cranberry and blueberry open the nose, layered with fresh earth, mint, allspice and cigar box. The palate deepens into raspberry, dark cherry and cassis, with lavender, black trumpet mushroom and mocha adding complexity. Smooth, supple tannins frame the fruit, while cardamom and smoked cedar linger through an elegant, composed finish.
Dunn Vineyards 2015 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Kirsch and blackcurrant open with sandalwood, sweet tobacco and exotic spice. The palate is full-bodied and layered, balancing rich, pure fruit with an elegant texture and firm, woven tannins. Cedar, dried herbs, graphite and lavender add complexity, while red cherry, plum and mint carry the structured frame into a long, poised finish.
Merryvale Vineyards 2010 Profile Cabernet Sauvignon–Petit Verdot 750 mL
Cassis and blackberry open with chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon, smoke and cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, its dark fruit framed by ripe, rounded tannins and a polished sense of weight. Black cherry and grilled herbs add savoury definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, lingering on violets, dark fruit, cedar and measured spice.
Revana 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe black raspberry leads a supple, concentrated palate, deepening into coffee, anise, spice and smoke. Subtle herbs and an iron-like mineral note bring savoury definition to the powerful fruit. Vertically structured yet polished, it carries dark berry and roasted tones through a long, composed finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Macauley 2012 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley
Black fruit and cherry rise from the glass with wet stone, blackberry jam, raspberry and finely judged oak spice. The palate is warm and viscous yet remarkably balanced, bringing ripe cherry, clove and layered spice into focus. Stately, refined tannins give the Cabernet shape and carry its dark fruit through a long, composed finish.
Opus One 2009 Napa Valley
Deep garnet and finely layered, with redcurrant, baked plum, dried blackberry and stewed cherry joined by dark chocolate, espresso and sweet spice. The palate is silky but substantial, carrying ripe fruit through polished tannins and a savoury mineral line. Balanced and persistent rather than heavy, it opens well with air and is an excellent partner for roast beef or lamb.
Castello di Amorosa 2006 La Castellana Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Pipe tobacco, blackberry and smoke lead the documented nose, while raspberry gives way to blackberry on the finish. Earth, dark chocolate, oak and black licorice add depth, with clove, white pepper, cherry, cedar and anise providing further detail. The palate is described as velvety, with dark fruit. The recorded blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.
Continuum Estate Novicium 2019 Sage Mountain Vineyard Red 750 mL
Black fruit leads a vibrant, direct profile, with dark chocolate, brown spice and savoury tapenade adding depth. The palate opens plush and weighted through the middle, yet refined tannins keep the texture controlled. Graphite and an iron-like mineral note give the fruit a firm, volcanic edge without making the wine severe. Powerful but approachable, it finishes bright and persistent, with spice and mineral structure carrying the length.
The Mascot 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 750 mL
Supple and expansive from the outset, with a broad aromatic profile and deep, polished fruit. The palate moves in smooth layers, balancing gratifying acidity with refined, velvety tannins. Its richness is controlled rather than heavy, allowing the structure to emerge gradually as the wine opens. The finish is long and burnished, with the fruit receding slowly to reveal a composed, savoury foundation beneath.
B Cellars 2014 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Crème de cassis, blackberry and blueberry form a dense core, lifted by white flowers and framed by liquorice, graphite and restrained oak. The palate is full and opulent, yet vibrant acidity and silky tannins keep the concentration sharply defined. Forest floor and dark spice add savoury depth as the wine opens. Layered and persistent, it finishes with polished fruit, earth and liquorice.
Brilliant Mistake 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Dark currant and crème de cassis lead, joined by sandalwood, scorched earth and a quiet red-pepper note. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with dense black fruit framed by polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Lead pencil, spice box and floral detail add definition through the middle. The finish is long and composed, carrying ripe fruit, savoury depth and measured oak without losing freshness.
Scholium Project 2014 The Sylphs Guman Vineyard Chardonnay 750 mL
Full and rounded, the palate is disciplined rather than overtly fruity, with layered secondary and tertiary character carrying through its considerable length. The texture is broad yet controlled, shaped by subtle tannic grip and an unhurried sense of development. Complexity builds gradually across the middle. The finish remains balanced and quietly persistent, leaving savoury, mature detail rather than simple sweetness.
Rudd 2004 Oakville Estate Red 750 mL
Cassis, blackberry and dark plum are layered with graphite, liquorice, mocha and a quiet violet lift. The palate is full and concentrated, yet freshness keeps the ripe fruit defined. Sweet, polished tannins create a broad, supple texture without a hard edge, while cedar, sage and mineral notes add savoury detail. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, graphite and restrained spice.
Penfolds 2018 Bin 149 Wine of the World Cabernet Sauvignon 750 mL
Ripe blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry and plum form a concentrated core, lifted by violet and a thread of fresh acidity. Cedar, tobacco, dark cocoa and baking spice add measured oak detail without obscuring the fruit. The palate is full and structured, with firm, fine-grained tannins carrying the wine toward a long, composed finish. Decant before serving with roast beef or grilled lamb.
Mayacamas Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 750 mL
Wild sage, dried herbs and sassafras lead before red currant, damson plum and bitter cherry come into focus. The palate is energetic and firmly structured, with bright acidity and a mineral backbone carrying the fruit rather than sheer weight. Fine tannins add grip, while an iron-streaked savoury note sharpens the long finish. Decant generously and serve with roast beef, lamb or mushrooms.