Professional Ratings
- 90 points – Wine Enthusiast: Praised for rose petal, violet, blackberry, and black plum flavors with impressive length and value.
- No major scores from James Suckling, Wine Spectator, or Vinous were found for the 2023 vintage as of June 2026.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby in color, offering aromas of graphite, tobacco, blackberry cream, and wet stone. The palate is rich and supple with layers of blackberry, cassis, dark plum, cocoa, coffee, bay laurel, and subtle oak spice, supported by balanced tannins and fresh acidity.
Overall Review
Sourced from several premium Napa Valley vineyards, RouteStock's 2023 Cabernet overdelivers for its price point. The wine combines classic Napa richness with freshness and structure, reflecting what many critics consider an outstanding 2023 Napa Cabernet vintage.
Winemaker Notes
A deep magenta color leads to an enveloping aroma of cedar, shaved graphite, black plum, and dried thyme. The flavor and structure is all Napa Valley! The wine is medium-full bodied with a beautiful rich, supple texture and flavors of dark fruit, exotic spices (nutmeg and cinnamon), tobacco, coffee, and dark chocolate. There is a nice brightness from the acidity, a subtle kiss of tannin, and nice ripe fruit to make this a complete Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Blend: 89.5% Cabernet sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
