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96pt - Decanter. JennaMarise's 2019 Napa Cabernet layers dark fruit and plum with dried wild herbs, scorched earth, espresso and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and plush, it has fine tannins, chalky grip and a long finish.

96pt - James Suckling. Black cherry, blackcurrant and blackberry meet hazelnut, cinnamon and violet. Dense and layered, with chewy tannins and fresh energy, the long finish reveals black licorice and graphite.

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

Sodhani's 2017 Reserve Cabernet opens with lavender, spearmint, sandalwood and bramble. Juicy black fruit and floral notes fill the mid-palate, supported by finely integrated tannins and bright, bracing acidity.

95+pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Cassis, smoky tobacco, violets and chocolate bring aromatic depth to this powerful Cabernet. Medium- to full-bodied, it pairs concentration with ripe tannins and blossoms with time in the glass.

98pt - The Wine Independent. Hertelendy Legend layers crème de cassis, blueberry and black cherry with violet, espresso, sage and spice cake. Ripe, grainy tannins frame a long, spicy, high-tension 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.

Blackberry and cassis meet black licorice, forest floor and savory herbs. Concentrated yet agile, with integrated tannins and a long, spicy finish.

R.H. Drexel included this 2022 Martinez Vineyard Cabernet in the Top 50 Wines of 2025. Black olive and a distinctive volcanic cadence define its confident, savory profile from Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill.

This mountain Cabernet offers dark berry and cassis aromas with vanilla, blackberry and mocha. An elegant, smooth palate, fine tannins and measured oak carry the wine to a long, silky finish, maintaining a poised line.

97pt - California Wine Advisors. Blackberry and cassis meet licorice, dark chocolate and spice. Rich and full-bodied, this concentrated Cabernet adds cedar and cardamom to a mouth-filling palate and long cassis finish.

Artesa Cask Reserve Cabernet offers black currant, dark cherry and plum with cedar, tobacco and baking spice, shaped by Napa richness and a supple, structured palate.

96pt - James Suckling. Dana Estate Onda Cabernet combines blueberry, blackberry and black cherry with bramble, herbs, graphite and wet stone. Silky tannins and fresh acidity drive a juicy finish with polish.

98pt - Decanter. Cliff Lede's 2022 Poetry brings mulberry, cassis and red currant with dried fig, slate and violet. Structured, elegant tannins frame a powerful yet poised palate and a long, polished finish.

98+pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Blackcurrant, graphite, crushed rock and pencil shavings lead this dense Grand Vin Cabernet. Full-bodied, supple and seamless, it builds across the palate with polished tannins and a balanced finish.

Cherry and blackberry preserves mingle with baking spice, licorice and wet stone. Chewy tannins and fresh acidity balance a rich, velvety texture through the long finish.

100pt - Jane Anson. Cassis, blackberry and black cherry mingle with violet, vanilla and baking spice. Fine tannins give the fresh, concentrated palate a creamy feel, with tea, licorice and dark chocolate lingering.