95pt - Natalie MacLean. Blackberry, cassis and ripe plum meet tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate. Firm yet velvety tannins shape a rich, round palate, with balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.

95pt - Decanter. Chappellet's 2020 Signature Cabernet layers black cherry, dark plum, coffee and bittersweet chocolate. Lush fruit meets firm mountain structure, with violet and spice on a long finish.

94pt - James Suckling. Black cherry and ripe plum mingle with sandalwood, cacao, toffee and dried thyme. Sleek and balanced, this Napa Cabernet has a fleshy fruit core supported by fine-grained tannins.

95pt - Wine Enthusiast. Blueberry, blackberry and blackcurrant aromas unfold into lush red berries and milk chocolate. Savory notes and dusty minerality shape this Rutherford Cabernet through a long, rich finish.

Violet, eucalyptus and orange-laced chocolate aromas lead to black plum, cassis, blackberry and black raspberry flavors. Graphite, warm cedar and dried pine notes lend earthy detail to a juicy palate and long finish.

92pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Black and blue fruit, bouquet garni, graphite and forest herbs lead a powerful Howell Mountain Cabernet. Chewy tannins and deep mid-palate richness build toward a bold, persistent finish.

96pt - Decanter. Blackberry, blackcurrant and rich cassis are lifted by rose petal, spearmint and smoky sage. Dusty tannins frame a full, balanced palate, with graphite, strawberry compote and peppercorn accents.

92pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Black cherry, plum and blackberry meet tobacco, vanilla and polished oak. Firm tannins frame the dark fruit and carry savory spice through a long, focused and confidently structured finish.

Blackcurrant, plum and cigar box aromas lead to dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry and a touch of spice. Bright fruit layers and well-integrated oak give this balanced Rutherford Cabernet a long, lingering finish.

93pt - Wine Advocate. Cassis, stewed plum and cedar mingle with licorice and sage. This medium- to full-bodied Cabernet carries muscular dark fruit on a firm, grainy texture, ending with a long, mineral-tinged finish.

96+pt - California Wine Advisors. Raspberry, cherry cream, blueberry and plum mingle with café au lait, baking spice and subtle oak toast. Full-bodied yet fresh and layered, this Napa Cabernet is shaped by silky tannins.

B True’s Dalla Gasperina Cabernet layers cherry pie, blackberry jam and baked plum with cocoa, milk chocolate and baking spice. Tart red fruit, vibrant acidity and gravelly, dusty tannins drive the finish.

95pt - James Suckling. Red and black cherry, blueberry and blackberry meet cedar, graphite, iron and spearmint. Polished tannins frame the layered fruit, carrying it through a silky, balanced and graceful finish.

95+pt - Wine Advocate. Pine, blueberry and black cherry aromas meet savory earth and black olive in this Linda Falls Cabernet. Medium- to full-bodied and richly velvety, it closes with a lengthy, espresso-tinged finish.

Dos Lagos' 2019 Atlas Peak Cabernet is lush and fruit-forward, showing blackberry, plum and black currant. Subtle vanilla and tobacco add savory detail, while balanced tannins frame the wine's lingering finish.

97pt - James Suckling. Barrett & Barrett's Cabernet layers black fruit, plum and dark chocolate with cocoa, cinnamon, peppercorn and anise. Polished tannins shape a dense, rich palate and long finish.

95pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Dark currant and blue fruit meet sage, cedar, tobacco and chocolate. Rich concentration, integrated acidity and ripe, polished tannins drive a pure, black-fruited and remarkably long finish.

100pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Kapcsandy's 2015 Grand Vin layers black currant, plum and cedar with dried herbs, smoked meat and clove over seamless structure.

100pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Cassis, blackcurrant, white flowers and spice lead a full-bodied, concentrated palate. Power and elegance meet ripe tannins and a seamless, opulent texture, with a persistent, fruit-driven finish.