This classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of ripe blackberry and boysenberry with hints of dark chocolate and sweet oak. On the palate, the dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and lush tannins that carry all the way over a lingering,
94pts James Suckling
Black currants, plum skins, toasted spices, cedar & nut shell on the nose. Full & layered with firm tannins & a rich dark fruit character. Mineral too, with notes of sea shell & crushed stones. Vivid acidity. Long & linear finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella 2021 by Allegrini earns ~93–94 pts. Critics praise its balance of power and freshness, with plum, cocoa, spice, graphite & velvety tannins. Elegant, structured modern Amarone with strong aging potential.
2023 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon earns 95 points from Decanter, 93 Vinous and 91 Wine Advocate. Expect rich cassis, black cherry and plum with sage, cedar and mocha, framed by fresh acidity and silky, fine-grained tannins.
Almaviva 2020 is a Chilean Bordeaux blend with cassis, blackberry, baked pepper, spice, balsam and herbal notes. Full-bodied, polished and concentrated with fine tannins, lively acidity and a long finish. Rated 95–96 pts.
2021 Realm Farella Vineyard (Coombsville) is a 96–98 pt Napa Cabernet with dark fruit, graphite, herbs, and fine tannins. Critics call it structured, mineral-driven, and highly age-worthy.
Château Léoville Las Cases 2020 (Saint-Julien): universally rated 96–99 pts by major critics. Dense, structured Bordeaux with cassis, graphite, violet, and mineral notes. Powerful tannins, linear style, long finish. Built for long aging (2030–2060+).
Château Palmer 2021: highly rated at 95–97/100 by Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling, Wine Advocate & Dunnuck. Elegant, fresh and structured, with blackcurrant, violet, graphite and spice. Best from ~2028.
Realm Moonracer 2019 is a powerful, polished Napa red with cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, cedar and tobacco. Velvety tannins, vibrant freshness and a long savory finish. 98 JD | 97+ WA | 97 Vinous | 97 JS.
Powerful yet refined, this Pritchard Hill Cabernet bursts with cassis, black cherry, blueberry, graphite, dark chocolate, violet, and cedar. Full-bodied with polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long mineral finish. Consistently rated 97–98 points.
Realm Cellars Houyi Vineyard 2022 Napa Red Blend: critics rate it 94–97 pts (Decanter 97, Suckling 96, Vinous 95, WA 94). Described as powerful, structured Pritchard Hill Cabernet blend with blackberry, cassis, mocha, cedar, firm tannins, and long aging p
2022 Opus One: 97 Decanter, 96 James Suckling, 95 Wine Advocate, 94 Jeb Dunnuck. Rich and elegant, with cassis, blackberry, cherry, rose, cedar, graphite, cocoa and espresso. Plush, fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish.
Dalla Valle Maya 2019 earned 100 Wine Advocate & Jeb Dunnuck, 98 James Suckling & Vinous. Cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, tobacco, & dark chocolate lead to a powerful yet graceful palate with silky tannins, mineral precision, & remarkable longevity.
