Chappellet Signature Cabernet 2022 is powerful and polished, with cassis, black cherry, plum, graphite, cedar, herbs and mocha. Firm, silky tannins lead to a long savory finish. 97 TP | 95 JA | 94 TWI | 93 JD/WE.
2021 Louis M. Martini The Gryphon: 96 Tasting Panel, 95 James Suckling, 94 Decanter, 93 Wine Spectator, 92 Vinous. Rich and polished, with black cherry, cassis, blueberry, dark chocolate, sage, spice and graphite; silky tannins and a long finish.
Domaine de Chevalier 2022 shows cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, and cedar with silky tannins and fresh minerality. Rated 95–98 pts, this elegant Pessac-Léognan delivers finesse, depth, and strong long-term aging potential.
Elegant and expressive, this flagship Willamette Pinot Noir offers layers of black cherry, raspberry, rose petal, baking spice, forest floor, and subtle oak. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish earned ratings up to 97 points.
Val di Suga Vigna del Lago 2019 is elegant and mineral-driven, with cherry, cranberry, violet, herbs, citrus and spice. Fine tannins and bright acidity lead to a long, savory finish. 97 JD | 95 JS | 94 WA | 94 DC | 93 WS/VN.
Elegant yet powerful, this single-vineyard Sangiovese offers black cherry, wild raspberry, rose, tobacco, graphite, and savory herbs. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity, & exceptional minerality lead to a long, refined finish. Consistently rated 94–96 points.
Wine Spectator 91Points
While the wine has sufficient tannins and structure for long-term bottle aging, Caymus Cabernet is dark and concentrated, with ripe, luxurious, fruit-driven softness that shows from the day of release.
Château d'Issan 2021 earned strong reviews for elegance and classic Margaux style. Scores: JS 96, Decanter/Jane Anson 94, WA/Jeb 92. Floral, red berry, graphite notes; medium-bodied with fine tannins. Best 2026–2042.
After building the highly successful Realm Cellars in Napa Valley, vintner Juan Mercado set his sights on Paso Robles with the vision of cultivating a globally respected wine brand.
James Suckling 95Pts.
Flamboyant & flavorful with ripe strawberry, iodine, bark & thyme character. Medium- to full-bodied with medium round tannins that nicely texture the wine. It tightens up at the end to give it tension. Drinkable now, try after 2027.
Château Bellevue Mondotte 2020 (Saint-Émilion) is a highly rated Bordeaux (avg ~95–98 pts). Critics praise its dense Merlot richness, dark fruit, oak spice, and powerful tannic structure. Built for long aging; best after ~2028, not for early drinking.
