Napa Valley, California
Inglenook 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Napa Valley
Blackberry bramble and black cherry open with truffle, fennel and cocoa. The Cabernet palate is tightly woven yet polished, with fine, round tannins supporting redcurrant, damson plum and dark cherry. Vanilla, liquorice and cedar add quiet richness, while incense and mineral notes carry the fresh, elegant structure into a long, generous finish.
Paradigm 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville
Juicy blackcurrant leads a powerful, richly inviting profile, with clove and brown sugar adding warm spice. Gravelly texture and a cohesive structure keep the fruit focused, while a supple palate gives the wine generosity without losing shape. Lengthy and composed through the finish, it benefits from air. Serve with roast beef, lamb or deeply browned mushrooms.
Grgich Hills Estate 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
A rich Napa Cabernet Sauvignon with dark berry fruit, blackcurrant and plum, accented by lavender and allspice. The palate is velvety and full, with smooth tannins carrying plum and pluot into notes of rhubarb and nutmeg. Structured yet generous through the finish, it benefits from air and suits grilled beef, roast lamb or mature cheese.
Keever Vineyards 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Blackberry and black cherry lead an elegant bouquet, joined by floral lift, vanilla and mocha as it opens. The palate is soft yet densely flavoured, with darker fruit carrying into a smooth finish. Fine, well-integrated tannins provide length without domination, making this a composed match for roast beef or lamb.
Hobel 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Sweet oak and cedar frame a deeply coloured, concentrated Cabernet core of boysenberry, blueberry and bitter chocolate. The palate is massive yet silky, with ample fruit, firm vineyard-driven structure and a line of tension running through the richness. Fresh acidity keeps the scale balanced, carrying violets, crushed rock, incense and blackberry into an energetic finish.
Artesa 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Blackberry, blueberry and dried fig lead, lifted by a fine edge of white pepper. The palate layers black cherry, plum and mocha over a restrained note of vanilla toast. Supple tannins and fresh natural acidity keep the dark fruit vibrant and composed, carrying the wine into a long, elegant and quietly complex finish.
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.
One Flock 2020 Red Blend Napa Valley
Ripe red fruit and wild berries open with violet, lavender, allspice, sandalwood and roasted nuts. The palate turns darker and more generous, layering blackberry, plum and black cherry with chocolate truffle, black pepper, cardamom and clove. A light touch of toasted oak frames the fruit, bringing warmth, spice and a composed, lingering finish.
Signorello Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Charcoal and graphite frame concentrated blackcurrant and blueberry, giving the wine a dark, savoury aromatic profile. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with opulent fruit held in check by freshness and firm structure. Fine mineral detail and measured tannins carry the Cabernet through a long, composed finish with impressive depth.
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.
Othello 2018 Red Blend Napa Valley
Blackcurrant and cedar lead with ripe raspberry, inky cassis, violet and wild strawberry. The palate is cool and focused, placing dense dark fruit inside a frame of fine, polished tannins. Bitter chocolate, peppery spice and a lift of fresh acidity add detail, while supple texture and cedary notes carry the wine into a poised finish.
Larkmead Vineyards 2016 The Lark Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Gravel, smoke and dark fruit lead into a powerful, tightly focused Cabernet. Licorice, tobacco and game bring savoury depth, while lavender, menthol, spice and new leather add lift and complexity. The palate is vertical and mineral-driven, with impressive intensity held in check by a firm structure and a long, layered finish.
Château Montelena 2013 The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Black cherry, cassis and black pepper lead, layered with tomato leaf, meat and soy for a distinctly savoury profile. The palate is dense yet seamless, with grippy tannins supporting deep fruit and a long, composed finish. Elegant rather than flashy, it rewards decanting and suits roast lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, porcini dishes or aged hard cheese.
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.
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley
Silky and deeply concentrated, with black raspberry, cassis, ripe black cherry and dark plum lifted by licorice, marzipan, honeysuckle and gentle floral spice. The palate is rich but never heavy, balancing pure fruit with fresh acidity, fine tannins and seamless texture. Clean and lingering on the finish, it benefits from air and pairs beautifully with roast beef or lamb.
Ashes & Diamonds 2016 Mountain Peak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak
Dark cherry and cassis open with fresh herbs, delicate florals, graphite and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, combining high-elevation concentration with precise structure and bright acidity. Savoury dried sage and a subtle cocoa note deepen the fruit, while fine balance and mineral freshness carry the wine into a refined, persistent finish.
Lewis Cellars 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Ripe black fruit and blueberry compote lead an intense, compact Cabernet, lifted by sultry spice, clove and dark chocolate. The palate opens broadly, with crushed rock and toffee adding savoury depth beneath the generous fruit. Polished tannins bring control and definition, guiding the wine through a powerful, structured and lingering close.
Dana Estates 2015 VASO Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Redcurrant and plum lead with sage, loam, tobacco box and warm spice. The palate opens on Bing cherry and dried herbs, then broadens through supple hillside tannins and a structured mid-palate. Ripe strawberry, forest floor and light mineral detail linger, giving the rich fruit a composed, savoury and persistent finish.
Eisele Vineyard 2016 Altagracia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Rose petal and sandalwood open with dark cherry, blackberry, liquorice and tobacco. The palate is generous and ample, with sweet, racy tannins shaping black fruit, cassis and wild blueberry. Cinnamon, clove, violet and dusty earth add complexity, while iron-like mineral detail carries the long, perfumed finish with elegance and restraint.