Cabernet Sauvignon "Throwback", Canard Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA, 2021

Canard Vineyard “Throwback” Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 — Professional Ratings

• James Suckling — 92 points: Full and rich, with ripe fruit and tannins, plus spice, chocolate and dark-berry character. Recommended to drink now or hold.
• The Wine Independent — 92 points: Juicy plum, crème de cassis and blueberry preserves, with tapenade, tobacco and lavender notes. Medium- to full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a peppery finish.

Summary: 92 points from James Suckling and 92 from The Wine Independent. The 2021 is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux-style blend (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc), combining rich dark fruit with savory, floral and spicy notes.