Cult Napa Cabs and Red Blends from Scarecrow, Dominus & Silver Oak

94pt - Vinous. Addendum's Stagecoach Cabernet layers cassis, blackberry and black plum with coffee, acacia, pencil shavings and cured tobacco. Firm tannins carry black cherry, chocolate, spice and mint.

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.

Girard's 2019 Mountain Cuvée Cabernet opens with fresh blackcurrant and hints of raspberry. A bright palate carries well-judged oak, with cinnamon and vanilla lingering softly behind the fruit on the finish.

96pt - Decanter. JennaMarise's 2019 Napa Cabernet layers inky blackberry and plum with wild herbs, scorched earth, espresso and dark chocolate.

Awarded 98 points by Jeb Dunnuck. The 2021 Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon is a plush, concentrated Napa red with generous black and red fruit, spicy oak, dried flowers and savory herbs. Full-bodied and balanced, it combines ripe fruit with fine-grained tannins, energetic freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

The 2016 Episode Proprietary Red is a Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Rated 93+ points by Wine Advocate, it shows baked black cherry, warm plum, cassis, cedar, cigar box, sandalwood, potpourri and star anise.

Sugarloaf Cabernet layers boysenberry jam, raspberry pastry and juniper with black currant and black cherry. Mineral tannins.

93pt - Wine Enthusiast. Sojourn Oakville Cabernet offers black cherry, cassis and plum with graphite, cedar and spice, combining bold richness with structured tannins.

95-97pt - Wine Advocate. Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet layers blackberry, cassis and cherry with cedar, mint and pepper over bright fruit and angular tannins.

Sodhani's 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon shows cassis, eucalyptus and graphite, with dense texture, mountain structure and a powerful, age-worthy Napa profile.

97pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Aida Estate Cabernet offers dark red and blue fruit with tobacco, scorched earth and graphite. Layered texture and ripe tannins frame a pure, focused finish.

This Atlas Peak Cabernet offers blackberry, black currant and dark cherry with graphite, cedar and mountain herbs. Concentrated fruit, firm tannins and mineral freshness carry a persistent finish, preserving clarity and lift.

95pt - James Suckling. Seven Stones' 2022 The Collection layers blackberry, plum, cherry and violet with cocoa, spearmint and subtle oak spice, wrapped in velvety tannins and a concentrated, persistent finish.

Metzker Spring Mountain Cabernet layers black and blue fruit with floral notes, graphite, mountain herbs and earth, backed by concentrated texture and structured tannins.

R.H. Drexel included this 2022 Martinez Vineyard Cabernet in the Top 50 Wines of 2025. Black olive and a distinctive volcanic cadence define its confident, savory profile from Napa Valley’s Pritchard Hill.

This mountain Cabernet offers dark berry and cassis aromas with vanilla, blackberry and mocha. An elegant, smooth palate, fine tannins and measured oak carry the wine to a long, silky finish, maintaining a poised line.

95pt - The Wine Independent. Buoncristiani's 2019 Napa Cabernet bursts with warm cassis, blueberry pie, chocolate-covered cherry and cinnamon toast, backed by juicy black fruit, velvety tannins and a lively, long, spicy finish.

99pt - James Suckling. Dominus 2023 unfolds with black currant, plum, blueberry, violet and sandalwood, framed by ultra-fine tannins, savory earth and polished 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.

100pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Kapcsandy's 2015 Grand Vin layers black currant, plum and cedar with dried herbs, smoked meat and clove over seamless structure.

96pt - Decanter. Silver Oak Napa Cabernet layers cassis, blackberry and cherry with sage, cocoa and American oak, framed by silky tannins and a long, balanced palate.

100pt - Vinous. Grace Family's 2021 Estate Cabernet layers black fruit, cassis, fig, tobacco leaf and dried sage with cedar, dark chocolate, violets and wild rose, framed by fine-grained tannins and an exceptionally long finish.

100pt - Jeb Dunnuck. Scarecrow's 2018 Cabernet offers crème de cassis, dark currants, graphite, toasted spice and chocolate, with full-bodied depth, layered texture, polished tannins and remarkable freshness.