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92pt - Decanter. Robert Mondavi’s 2022 Napa Cabernet layers blackberry, black cherry and blueberry with toasted oak, dried herbs, chocolate and mocha. A juicy, lively palate carries the wine through a long finish.

94pt - James Suckling. Frank Family’s 2023 Napa Cabernet layers cassis, tobacco and cocoa with coffee bean, nutmeg and toasted oak. Fine tannins shape an elegant, polished and classically structured finish.

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.

Awarded 97 points by Tasting Panel. The 2022 X Winery Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon combines bright strawberry and cranberry with savory herbs, spice, cola and forest-floor notes. Hand-harvested small-lot fruit and 21 months in French oak shape a refined texture, with taut structure and polished tannins carrying the lively finish.

92pt - Wine Enthusiast. Dark fruit and focused herbs lead into roasted cranberry, currant, eucalyptus, mint and violets. Potent tannins and supple acidity frame a grippy, mineral-tinged and persistent finish.

94pt - Decanter. Merryvale’s 2023 Napa Cabernet layers red currant and raspberry with sandalwood, mocha, dried oregano, black cherry and stony minerality. Fine tannins and fresh acidity shape a cool, persistent finish.

Fog & Wind Oakville Cabernet layers blackberry and plum with mocha, sage and earth over plush texture, fresh acidity and a sophisticated, structured finish.

Quivira's 2019 Hafner Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. This vineyard-designated red is part of the portfolio of Quivira, a Healdsburg winery established in 1981.

97pt - The SOMM Journal. KHK's 2023 Napa Cabernet combines ripe black fruit, roasted coffee and dark chocolate with iris and lilac. Fine-grained, supple tannins shape a soft, satiny palate with delicate earthy notes.

94pt - Vinous. Dark fruit, lavender and licorice meet gravel, spice and grilled herbs in this dense, vibrant Cabernet. Its layered finish carries persistent savory notes, with aromatic detail throughout.

94pt - Ken's Wine Guide. Pomegranate, plum and dried blackberry aromas meet mint and graphite on the palate. Velvety softness balances chalky tannins, with baking spice, raspberry and black tea through the finish.

Smoked plum and abundant blackberry lead the nose, with a touch of leather. The palate follows with layered dark fruit and savory notes, supported by integrated tannins, firm structure and a composed, youthful finish.

92pt - James Suckling. Sequoia Grove's 2017 Rutherford Bench Reserve layers plum, tobacco and graphite with cocoa, black cherry and cherry cola. A smooth, balanced palate ends with warm holiday spice.

94pt - Decanter. The Vice Closer to God layers cassis, mountain blackberry and violet with graphite, cedar and anise over polished tannins and vibrant acidity.

93pt - James Suckling. Grand Napa's 2021 Stags Leap Cabernet layers mulberry and blue fruit with dried herbs, tar and baking spice. A full-bodied, precise palate is framed by fine, firmly structured tannins.

93pt - Wine Enthusiast. Ron McGinnis's 2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a Rutherford red from California's Napa Valley. The 750ml bottling is listed at 15.4% alcohol and carries the producer's Reserve designation.

Blackbird Vineyards’ 2023 Redemption is a Napa Valley proprietary red in a 750ml bottle. Blackbird’s broader portfolio draws on Pomerol inspiration and Bordeaux-style winemaking, with fruit sourced across Napa Valley.

94pt - Decanter. Tilth's 2023 Reserve Cabernet layers blackberry, black currant and plum with mocha, cedar and graphite. Concentrated fruit meets firm, fine-grained tannins and a lively thread of acidity.

Smith Story Pickberry Vineyard Cabernet shows black currant, plum, cedar, dried herbs and mineral detail, with firm tannins and fresh acidity shaping a structured finish.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars’ Battuello Vineyard Cabernet layers black cherry and dark fruit with cedar, vanilla, smoke, leather and licorice. Peppery spice and red berry notes carry through a structured finish.

Black fruit and oak lead this Santa Clara Valley Reserve Cabernet, with black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, savory herbs, sage and pepper shaping a firm 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.

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.

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.

94pt - James Suckling. Silver Oak's 2020 Alexander Valley Cabernet offers blueberry, black cherry, raspberry and cherry cream, with velvety layered tannins and a smooth finish built to evolve through 2042.

95pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Dark currant and blue fruit meet sage, cedar, tobacco and chocolate. Rich concentration, integrated acidity and ripe, polished tannins drive a pure, black-fruited and remarkably long finish.