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Raymond's 2016 Oak Knoll Cabernet balances ripe black cherry and cassis with cedar, dried herbs and supple tannins in a polished district expression.

96pt - Wine Advocate. Hertelendy's 2018 Signature Mountain Blend opens with black plum, boysenberry, chocolate-covered cherry, lilac and star anise, carried by energetic black fruit, rounded tannins and a long, pure finish.

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.

96pt - Decanter. Cassis and black cherry meet grilled herbs, black truffle and olive notes in this Muir-Hanna Cabernet. A broad palate and robust tannins carry scorched earth, dried sage and mint toward a floral finish.

91pt - James Suckling. Plum and cherry meet licorice and coffee in a juicy, medium-bodied red. Supple tannins balance the ripe fruit before a savory, polished 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.

From Napa Valley’s eastern slopes, this bold yet balanced Cabernet blend opens with dark chocolate-dipped berries and mocha. Blackberry pie, dark plum and concentrated fruit compote meet lush tannins before a long, silky finish.

94pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Lancaster Estate’s 2019 Cabernet layers redcurrant, kirsch and blackberry with leather, cedar, violets and turned earth. Rounded tannins shape a full-bodied, concentrated finish with savory depth.

95pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Cambium offers cassis, smoked tobacco and graphite with oak accents. Full-bodied and richly textured, this Napa blend layers blackberry jam, mocha and dark chocolate over a firm tannic frame.

Sarah Francis' 2023 Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet layers ripe cassis and blackberry with lifted violet and classic Rutherford dust. Fine-grained tannins keep the palate focused through a polished finish.

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.

98pt - The Somm Journal. Blackbird's 2016 Paramour layers blackberry, violets and dried brush over satiny fruit, dark chocolate, coffee tannins and a supple finish.

96pt - Decanter. JennaMarise Cabernet layers dark plum and black cherry with dried wild herbs, scorched earth, espresso and dark chocolate. Fine tannins and chalky grip carry a long, plush, lasting finish.

93+pt - Wine Advocate. Baked black cherry, warm plum and cassis meet cedar, cigar box, sandalwood, potpourri and star anise. This Cabernet-led Napa blend carries layered richness through a structured, lingering finish.

93pt - Owen Bargreen. 2022 Sojourn Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon layers blue and dark fruit with dark chocolate, silky tannins and minerality. Bold, balanced and richly structured, the palate shows mountain-grown intensity.

96+ points — Jeb Dunnuck. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, offering black cherry, floral aromas, incense and earthy spice. Elegant yet structured, with ripe tannins and a persistent finish.

Sarah Francis Sage Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 comes from a mountain vineyard above Napa Valley's Lake Hennessey, with steep hillsides, terraces and well-drained sedimentary and metamorphic soils.

2013 Two Old Dogs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon layers baker's chocolate, dusty cocoa, black currant, licorice and dried cherry. Lush, round and sophisticated, it finishes with layered, velvety length.

This Cabernet-led blend of all five Bordeaux varieties offers concentrated dark fruit and savory spice. Bold yet balanced, with polished structure and a refined finish.