Luxurious and Rare Red Wines featuring 2021 Opus One Top Upgrade

Made without oak to preserve its fruit, this Dolcetto shows vivid ruby color and aromas of fresh red berries and blackberry, with a dry, full palate, lively balance and a gently bitter varietal note.

92pt - Wine Enthusiast. Strawberry, rose petal and Santa Rosa plum aromas mingle with toasted coconut and old leather. Lively sour-cherry flavors dance across the palate, supported by fine tannins and an elegant texture.

Beresini's 2021 Wagging Tail reflects Los Carneros with crisp acidity, red berry fruit, earthy nuance and spice in an artisanal, vineyard-driven red.

Black cherry and leather lead this estate-grown Green Valley Pinot Noir, with damp-earth nuances and tobacco on the finish. Pommard and three Dijon clones shape a full-flavored wine bottled without filtration.

93pt - Wine Enthusiast. Blueberry and cassis aromas lead into blackcurrant, strawberry and black licorice. This Syrah-Viognier blend balances acidity with a long finish, while grilled cherry, smoke and herbs add savory depth.

Tart strawberry and spiced plum mingle with black pepper and vine leaf in this Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Gentle and juicy, it layers dried plum, cherry, cedar and leather over soft tannins, then closes with dark cocoa.

Awarded 92 points by Ken's Wine Guide. The 2021 Clendenen Family Vineyards Rancho La Cuna Syrah blends 90% Syrah with 10% Viognier. Pomegranate, plum sauce, coffee, ginger, eucalyptus and white pepper meet a round, supple palate, with savory herbs and licorice adding complexity to the softly structured finish.

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.

93pt - Vinous/Wine Spectator. Turley's 2023 Cedarman Zinfandel layers wild cherry, lavender and licorice with menthol, mocha and dried herbs in a powerful Howell Mountain frame.

93pt - Wine Enthusiast. Perfumed and mature, this organic Cahors Malbec layers ripe black fruit over rich texture and fully balanced tannins, delivering depth with polished structure.

93pt - Jon Thorsen. Juicy red and black cherry mingle with cinnamon and baking spice. Plum, cola and licorice add depth to a smooth palate, with black tea and bright acidity carrying a long, tart, mouthwatering finish.

The 2024 Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir is rich, plush, and opulent, with ripe dark berry fruit, sweet spice, tobacco, and a long, velvety finish. Verified score: 96 Points, The Tasting Panel.

Stasis Primitivo layers raspberry, wild berry and blackberry jam with sage, tarragon, cracked pepper, vanilla and spice over a silky, mineral-lifted finish.

The 2022 DAOU Reserve Eye of the Falcon is a Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot blend in a ripe, structured Paso Robles style. The cuvée's established profile centers on blackberry, cassis, plum and violet, with tobacco, sage, cedar, cocoa and graphite adding savory depth.

Pangloss's 2021 Optimist Society Cuvee is a Sonoma Super Tuscan-style red shaped by patient, minimal-intervention cellar work for a restrained, site-focused expression.

95pt - Natalie MacLean. Blackberry, cassis and ripe plum meet tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate. Firm yet velvety tannins shape a rich, round palate, with balanced acidity and a long, lingering finish.

93pt - International Wine Report. Blackberry, blackcurrant and cassis meet tobacco leaf, cedary herbs and toasted vanilla. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and mouthwatering acidity, it finishes with dark fruit and earthy notes.

LVE by John Legend Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers cassis, blackberry and dark cherry with cedar, graphite and savory herbs, framed by firm tannins and fresh acidity.

95pt - Decanter. Chappellet's 2020 Signature Cabernet layers black cherry, dark plum, coffee and bittersweet chocolate. Lush fruit meets firm mountain structure, with violet and spice on a long finish.

Silverado's 2021 Henry Cabernet from Coombsville brings sweet plum, blackberry and dark cherry to a broad, medium-full-bodied palate. Gingerbread and sweet tobacco notes from oak add warm spice to its rich fruit profile.

95pt - James Suckling. Frank Family's Rutherford Reserve combines red and black fruit with violet, espresso and black currant. Mouthwatering acidity and velvet tannins shape a long, polished finish with lift.

96+pt - California Wine Advisors. Raspberry, cherry cream, blueberry and plum mingle with café au lait, baking spice and subtle oak toast. Full-bodied yet fresh and layered, this Napa Cabernet is shaped by silky tannins.

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.

94+pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Violets, plum and blueberry meet dark chocolate and spring flowers in this full-bodied Napa Cabernet. Spicy oak and ripe tannins frame a concentrated palate with vibrant fruit and a supple texture.

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.