Boutique California Cabernets ft. Smith Story, Seiler, Abreu, and More!

This full-bodied Napa Cabernet opens with ripe plum, blueberry, vanilla and a touch of leather. Blackberry, blackcurrant and toasty French oak line the palate, while fine-grained tannins carry it into a long, velvety finish.

This Paso Robles Cabernet is smooth, ripe and easy to love, with candied strawberry, cherry, thyme and licorice notes. Vanilla and warm spice round out the palate, giving it a friendly, fruit-forward finish.

Rated 92 points by Vinous, this is a powerful, old-school Napa Cabernet with dark cherry, plum, scorched earth, game, licorice and tar. Big tannins give it muscle, while dark red fruit, mint and spice linger through a cellar-worthy finish.

Rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast, this Reserve Cabernet shows a flint-and-gunpowder nose followed by graphite, blueberry and tobacco. Fine-grained tannins and tightly packed fruit give it the structure to age, with Wine Enthusiast suggesting a 2028–2038 drinking window.

This Rutherford estate Cabernet is balanced and plush, with Bing cherry, blackberry, sweet tobacco and dark chocolate. Soft tannins and a juicy, round finish make it a polished Napa Cabernet with plenty of immediate appeal.

Roth’s 2022 Reserve Cabernet is a powerhouse Alexander Valley red with roasted coffee, nutmeg and pepper on the nose. Dark berry preserves, anise and dried fig fill the palate, supported by ample tannin and balanced acidity.

Rated 96 points by Decanter, the 2021 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a layered, fragrant Cabernet aged 24 months in American oak, with precision, red-fruited depth and a seamless finish.

Rated 94 points by Jeb Dunnuck, this Reserve Cabernet brings red and black currants, saddle leather, savory herbs, tobacco and floral nuance. Medium to full-bodied with layered concentration, ripe tannins and a long finish, it is built to drink beautifully from 2025 through 2040.

From Chappellet’s Pritchard Hill estate, the 2020 Signature Cabernet is a concentrated Napa Valley Cabernet built from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. Dark fruit, cedar, mocha and mountain-grown structure make it a bold, cellar-worthy classic.