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This Napa Cabernet presents ripe blackberry, cassis and black cherry with cocoa, cedar and baking spice. A full-bodied palate, polished tannins and balanced acidity lead to a smooth, lingering finish.

Produced from Gallaway Vineyard fruit in Dry Creek Valley, this small-production Cabernet is slightly lighter in texture than the 2021, but still full of blackberry, red currant, mocha and vanilla. Smooth tannins and a 75-case production make it a boutique Sonoma find.

Awarded 94 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Palate. The 2023 Amici Napa Cabernet Sauvignon opens with cocoa powder, sandalwood, baking spice and cassis. Cherry cordial, chocolate truffle and cedar follow on an elegant, medium-bodied palate, with bright acidity and silky tannins carrying the wine into a long, graceful finish.

Awarded 93 points by James Suckling. The 2018 Beringer Distinctions Cabernet Sauvignon shows currant, blackberry, black olive and floral notes in a juicy, medium-to-full-bodied frame. Tobacco leaf, graphite and smoked earth add savory depth, while chewy tannins guide the dark fruit into a focused finish.

This Napa Cabernet opens with boysenberry, rhubarb and lilac, then moves into cacao powder, brown sugar and vibrant dark fruit. It is rich, expressive and smooth, with enough structure to feel serious while staying easy to enjoy.

Awarded 94+ points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. The 2021 Adelaida Viking Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon shows cassis, black cherry and tobacco with roasted bell pepper, allspice and peppercorn. Smooth tannins and integrated oak frame the fruit, while the estate's limestone soils contribute freshness and a firm mineral backbone.

This Mt. Veeder Cabernet shows dark blackberry, black currant and cherry with graphite, tobacco and mountain herbs. Firm structure, fresh acidity and savory mineral detail carry a persistent finish, extending with clear focus.

The 2023 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon continues the winery’s plush, fruit-forward style, with dense blackberry, cassis, sweet vanilla, and a velvety finish. Verified score: 93 Points, Ken’s Wine Guide.

Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this Mt. Veeder Cabernet offers black currant, dark berries, graphite and oyster shell. Firm fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity drive a mineral finish, sustaining measured length.

Awarded 92 points by James Suckling. The 2017 Sequoia Grove Rutherford Bench Reserve is a medium-bodied Cabernet blend with fresh blackberry, blackcurrant, clove and black olive. Firm, fine tannins and a juicy finish give it classic Rutherford structure, while savory and anise notes keep the fruit focused.

From Chappellet’s Pritchard Hill estate, the 2020 Signature Cabernet is a concentrated Napa Valley Cabernet built from 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Merlot. Dark fruit, cedar, mocha and mountain-grown structure make it a bold, cellar-worthy classic.

From Heidi Barrett’s La Sirena label, this Happy Canyon Cabernet is deep ruby and bursting with wild berry, black cherry juice, ripe black plum, vanilla and pink peppercorn. It is full-bodied but silky, with soft, streamlined tannins and bright fruit that make it an unusually graceful Cabernet.

The 2019 Addendum Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brings together fruit from four Napa vineyards, led by Atlas Peak. Blackberry, spiced plum, dark chocolate, cedar, tobacco and menthol fill a creamy, full-bodied palate, with ripe tannins and the richness of Round Pond balanced by Clos du Val's acidity and elegance.

The 2017 Smith Story Pickberry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a Sonoma mountain Cabernet with a dark-fruited, savory profile. Black currant and plum meet cedar, dried herbs and mineral detail, while firm tannins and fresh acidity give the wine a structured, cellar-minded finish.