Cabernets from Napa and Select Regions with Caymus, Frank Family and TOR

This 90-point Best Buy from Wine Enthusiast brings classic Paso Cabernet energy with dusty cherry, cranberry, mahogany and tobacco leaf aromas. The palate layers baked cherry with wild thyme and sage, finishing with a chalky, savory edge that keeps it balanced and food-friendly.

Merriam’s 2023 Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon pairs dark berry character with polished tannins and fresh acidity. The palate is balanced and structured, carrying its fruit into a clean, lingering finish.

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.

93pt - The Tasting Panel. Round Pond's 2022 Kith & Kin Cabernet combines rich Napa fruit with savory herbs, tobacco and black olive in a vibrant, fruit-forward style.

Awarded 94 points by Vinous, 93 points by Wine Enthusiast and 92 points by International Wine Report. The 2022 Dineen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon opens with black cherry, red berry jam and cranberry, accented by molasses, pink peppercorn and toffee. Soft, velvety tannins carry black plum, prune and blackberry through cocoa nib, nutmeg and an elegant, lingering finish.

92pt - Decanter. Blackberry, black cherry and blueberry aromas meet toasted oak and dried herbs. The juicy, lively palate layers fresh dark fruit and chocolate, with an herbal undertone and mocha woven into the long finish.

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

Tate Wines Wolf Family Vineyards Spring Street Cabernet offers cassis, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, graphite and savory herbs, framed by firm tannins and fresh acidity.

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.

93pt - James Suckling. Currant and blackberry mingle with black olive and floral notes. Juicy fruit fills the medium-to-full-bodied palate, while chewy tannins give the lingering finish firm, polished definition.

92pt - Wine Enthusiast. Blueberry, baking spice and dried herbs lead this full-bodied Cabernet. Plum, mocha and toasted coconut deepen the fruit, while ripe, silky tannins and moderate acidity shape the palate.

Ghostwriter's 2023 Black Ridge Cabernet brings cherry fruit together with cedar, graphite and herbal notes. Lean in style, this Santa Cruz Mountains red balances fully ripe fruit with integrated tannins that give it structure.

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

94pt - Decanter. Merryvale’s 2023 Napa Cabernet layers red currant and raspberry with sandalwood, mocha and dried oregano. A round, generous palate, supple tannins and fresh acidity carry a juicy, persistent finish.

94pt - Decanter. House Family's 2017 Estate Cabernet offers cassis, redcurrant, mint and dried herbs. Juicy plum and currant flavors meet tobacco and earth, with fine, dusty tannins carrying a persistent finish.

Pangloss’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects Moon Mountain’s rugged volcanic soils in a concentrated, terroir-driven style. Dark fruit, firm tannins and mineral structure carry the wine into a polished, persistent finish.

92pt - Pekka Nuikki. Blackberry, cassis, cocoa and vanilla aromas lead to a rich, full-bodied palate of dark plum, black cherry and chocolate-dusted berries. Supple tannins frame a lingering finish of mocha and baking spice.

93pt - Decanter. Blackberry, black cherry, cassis and blackcurrant meet loamy earth and sagebrush. Soaring tannins give this full-bodied Benchlands Cabernet a rich, structured and deeply savory finish.

Concentrated cherry, cassis, cranberry and pomegranate aromas mingle with violet and rose. Subtle green olive, anise and peppercorn add savory detail to a full-bodied, balanced palate, with firm tannins and a smooth texture.

Quixote’s 2018 Stags Leap District Cabernet opens with black cherry, blackberry and baking spice before revealing menthol, bay laurel and herbal undertones. Velvety at first, it builds into a dense, gravelly palate with a long blueberry finish.

94pt - Ken's Wine Guide. Black currant, leather and graphite aromas lead to cedar, black pepper and star anise. This medium-bodied Oakville Cabernet balances integrated acidity with fine tannins on a long, dry finish.

97pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Blackcurrant, blueberry and dark cherry mingle with spearmint, chocolate and spice. Fine-grained tannins frame the rich, layered fruit and long finish.

97pt - James Suckling. Shafer Hillside Select layers dark cherry, blueberry and blackcurrant with graphite, espresso, dried herbs and bittersweet chocolate. Fine, integrated tannins shape the finish with polish.