Masterclass: Napa Valley Cabernet ft. AXR, Conn Creek, and more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ehlers Estate's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon layers cassis and wild blackberry with licorice, tobacco leaf and polished tannins in a concentrated Napa Valley style.

95pt - Wine Enthusiast. Shafer's 2022 TD-9 Cabernet layers cassis, ripe blackberry and pine with graphite, warming spice and a generous, structured palate.

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.

Sojourn's 2015 Oakville Cabernet layers cassis, blackberry, tobacco and bramble with integrated French oak, generous texture and polished Napa Valley depth.

Black Stallion's 2021 Gaspare Cabernet layers blackberry, brown sugar and cedar over ripe dark fruit, with powerful yet elegant tannins and a balanced, full-bodied palate.

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.

Chappellet's 2020 Signature Cabernet layers black cherry, dark plum, coffee and chocolate over lush fruit, mountain structure and a long spiced finish.

95pt - Decanter. AXR's 2022 Napa Cabernet layers black cherry, plum, cassis and dried violet over dusty minerals, brown spice and powerful tannins with crisp grip.

Jayson's 2022 Cabernet blends raspberry, red licorice, black pepper and sage with plush red and black fruit, silky tannins, vanilla and dark chocolate.

Awarded 93 points by Jeb Dunnuck, this Napa Cabernet bursts with blueberry, raspberry and dark cherry plus cardamom, licorice and spice. Lush fruit and silky structure carry a powerful, focused finish.

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.

Awarded 94 points by Wine Enthusiast. The 2021 Crowley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is tightly structured and deeply concentrated, with toasted oak, wood char, graphite, cooked blueberry and black cherry. Firm tannins wrap a silky texture, giving this Spring Mountain wine the depth and structure to benefit from extended cellaring.

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

95pt - Wine Advocate. Buoncristiani's 2019 Napa Cabernet layers cassis, black cherry, blueberry and cedar over fine tannins, fresh acidity and a long finish.

The 2019 Torcia Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon layers blue and dark fruit with camphor, red currant, dark chocolate and baking spice. Its mountain-grown profile is assertive yet mouthwatering, with firm structure carrying the fruit through a long finish.

94pt - Vinous. Addendum's 2019 Stagecoach Cabernet delivers concentrated black fruit, firm tannins and bright acidity in a structured, mountain-grown style.

Awarded 92 points by Jeb Dunnuck, this Howell Mountain Cabernet layers black and blue fruit with graphite, herbs and forest floor. Chewy tannins and full-bodied richness drive a powerful finish, retaining energy and balance.

Awarded 95 points by James Suckling, this Napa Cabernet offers blueberry and dark chocolate with black fruit, mint and cocoa. Silky integrated tannins frame a luxurious, even and balanced finish, keeping the close precise.

95pt - James Suckling. Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' 2022 FAY Cabernet layers spiced plum, boysenberry and cherry cola over rich texture, dark fruit and savory persistence.

98pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Lithology's 2021 Dr. Crane Cabernet delivers black fruit, flowers, graphite and scorched earth with layered richness, fine tannins and remarkable purity.

100pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Dalla Valle's 2021 MDV Cabernet offers pure cassis, blue fruit, graphite, flowers and chocolate with seamless balance, perfect tannins and exceptional length.