Cabernet Harvest Festival ft. Adelaida, The Vice, Hobbs, and More!

Napa Cabernet presents ripe blackberry, cassis and black cherry with cocoa, cedar and baking spice. A full-bodied palate, polished tannins and balanced acidity lead to a smooth.

94pt - The Wine Palate. The Wine Palate. The 2023 Amici Napa Cabernet opens with cocoa powder, sandalwood, baking spice and cassis. Cherry cordial.

Dutcher Crossing's 2022 Cooney Reserve Cabernet layers blackberry, plum and brandied cherry with cocoa, cedar and baking spice, framed by velvety tannins and bright acidity.

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.

Awarded 94 points by James Suckling, this Napa Cabernet layers blackberry, cassis and vanilla with black plum, nutmeg and espresso. Fine tannins and elegant acidity frame a long, savory finish, retaining energy and balance.

Rated 92 points by Wine Spectator, this Honig Cabernet delivers a dense core of cassis, plum puree and cherry reduction. Licorice snap, violet and a lightly smoky, singed-wood finish give it classic Napa depth and polish.

93pt - James Suckling. Beringer Distinctions Cabernet shows currant, blackberry, black olive and floral notes in a juicy, medium-to-full-bodied frame.

Ghostwriter’s Black Ridge Cabernet captures the Santa Cruz Mountains with cherry, cedar, graphite and herbal lift, pairing ripe fruit with firm tannins and mountain freshness.

93pt - James Suckling. Mount Veeder Cabernet layers brooding red fruit with black tea and bramble over plush tannins, moderate acidity and a long finish.

Aviatrix Cabernet layers wild berry, black cherry and plum with vanilla and pink peppercorn over soft, streamlined tannins and a silky, evolving finish.

94+pt - Wine Advocate. Adelaida Viking Vineyard Cabernet shows cassis, black cherry and tobacco with roasted bell pepper, allspice and peppercorn.

Fog & Wind Oakville Cabernet layers blackberry and plum with mocha, sage and earth over plush texture, fresh acidity and a sophisticated, structured finish.

Quivira Hafner Cabernet layers black currant, red plum and black cherry with black olive, rosemary and forest floor over firm tannins and balanced acidity.

The 2021 Bougetz Ardante is a Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon from the high-elevation Yates Family Vineyard. Black fruit, blackberry, black cherry and spice fill the full-bodied palate, while firm, mouth-coating tannins give the wine a youthful edge and substantial aging potential.

The 2019 Pangloss Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon leans into black fruit, blackberry and cherry, with cocoa, leather, smoke, oak and a touch of green pepper. The mountain-grown profile is ripe and rounded, with enough savory detail to keep the fruit from feeling one-dimensional.

93pt - Ken's Wine Guide. Napa Cabernet layers black cherry, cassis and cocoa with cola, licorice and cedar. Fine-grained tannins shape a lush, rounded palate and lingering finish.

93pt - James Suckling. Mt. Veeder Cabernet offers black currant, dark berries, graphite and oyster shell. Firm fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity drive a mineral finish.

Lambert Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon offers cassis, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, graphite and savory herbs, framed by firm tannins and fresh acidity.

94pt - Decanter. The Vice Closer to God layers cassis, mountain blackberry and violet with graphite, cedar and anise over polished tannins and vibrant acidity.

95pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Yount Ridge Cabernet layers cassis and black cherry with violet, graphite, black olive and loamy earth over fine tannins and a mineral finish.

94pt - Wine Enthusiast. Sequoia Grove's 2017 Lamoreaux Cabernet layers silky red fruit, cassis and spice over structured tannins and generous oak.

94pt - Decanter. Tilth's 2023 Reserve Cabernet combines blackberry, black currant and plum with mocha, cedar and graphite, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins.

95+pt - Wine Advocate. Addendum Skellenger Lane Cabernet offers prune, loganberry and cassis with violet, graphite and cocoa, supported by rich fruit and firm tannins.

93pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Alpha Omega's 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet layers blue fruit, cassis, scorched earth and tobacco over seamless texture and a balanced finish.

Waugh Cellars Cabernet layers ripe dark fruit with subtle sweet and savory notes over soft tannins and a long, focused finish.

Sarah Francis' 2023 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet offers ripe cassis, blackberry and violet with Rutherford dust, fine tannins and a polished finish.

B True Dalla Gasperina Cabernet layers blackberry, boysenberry, plum and currant with cocoa and baking spice over vibrant acidity and gravelly tannins.

95-97pt - Wine Advocate. Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet layers blackberry, cassis and cherry with cedar, mint and pepper over bright fruit and angular tannins.

99pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Paul Hobbs To Kalon Cabernet is opulent yet precise, layering cassis, blackberry, graphite, cigar box and cacao over fine tannins and vibrant acidity.