90+ Point Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon

Red cherry mixes with blackberry, plum, rose petal, cinnamon, vanilla, and green bell pepper. Showing a mild yet lingering minty flavor, the nice finish is balanced with fruit, tannins, and acidity.

With small percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, this exquisitely aromatic and textural Cabernet begins with a perfume of crushed violets and black cherry. Concentrated flavors of blackberry liqueur,... Read More

A mix of red and black fruits with lavender and fresh herbs followed by vanilla, blanched almonds and a hint of black ink and pencil lead. Full-bodied, firm and juicy tannins with good acidity backbone. Sound and harmonious wine... Read More

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon blends multiple terroirs from the Uco Valley, with its focal point in Los Arboles. It displays a purple hue with a garnet sheen. Its nose reveals mint, ashes, currant and menthol. The dry and plush... Read More

Blackberries, leather and cumin aromas are accented by a trace of spicy, earthy blackened catfish. Black-and-blueberries, cocoa and maple hard candy flavors are backed by massive, leathery tannins. The acidity is the only thing... Read More

Elegant and expressive. An exciting revival of a classic style. Our Cabernet has the best characteristics of traditional California and old world Bordeaux. Intense fruit aromas of black cherry, plum accented by vanilla, caramel... Read More

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon 1913 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it gives up alluring notes of blackcurrant cordial, plum preserves and bouquet garni, plus suggestions... Read More

Vibrant, red-fruit-oriented nose with grilled spices and herbs. A hint of olives. Very juicy and bright on the palate with a lively expression of fruit. Tannins are even and fine-grained. A very drinkable cabernet sauvignon here.... Read More

A fresh nose full of fruit. Dark cherries, fresh blueberries, spices, crushed stones and olives. A touch of graphite, too. Well-structured and vertical on the palate, but there is also fluidity in the center palate filled with... Read More

This wine is concentrated with aromas of Blackberry jam, Blueberry preserve, baking spice, dark chocolate, violet and dried chicory on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Boysenberry, orange zest, black licorice, and dried... Read More

Fresh, vibrant and juicy with elegant oak tones that waft from the glass, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain is instantly impressive. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is mineral-driven with succulent oak and brown baking... Read More

Lots of currants and black berries with black cherries and tobacco. Medium body with nicely opened tannins here that give length and beauty. Juicy at the end with hints of tobacco and cedar. Attractive tobacco undertones. Drink... Read More

This powerful, full-bodied yet velvety wine boasts complex aromatics, muscular tannins and deep, uber-ripe fruit flavors. The wine is rich in aromas of cinnamon, cedar and vanilla followed by black currants, blueberries and dark... Read More

A polished, full-bodied cabernet that has an inviting array of ripe plums, black cherries, olives and sweet spices on the nose. It’s firm and well-structured with a sturdy tannin frame and a compact core of dark fruit. Drink... Read More

Very precisely polished and focused wine with aromas of black cherries, blue berries and violets followed by green bell pepper, black ink and gravel. Underlying umami notes, too. Full-bodied, firm yet finely grained juicy tannins... Read More

Blackcurrants with some dried tobacco, dark earth, cedar and graphite. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and beautiful length. Bright and vivid. Plenty of cabernet character. Drink or hold.

Fruit sources from the cool climates of Southern Napa contribute lifted herbal notes and violets, balanced by generous, warm dark berry fruit from up-valley sources. Medium to full-bodied, juicy blackberry and cherry woven around... Read More

Sourced from Bosché, Sycamore, and Red Barn Ranch, this wine displays all the classic notes of the Rutherford AVA. The aromatics conjure up notions of dark chocolate, black cherry, fresh cedar, and graphite. The palate... Read More

Good example of a robust but velvety Alexander Valley cab, combining richness, depth and drinkability while staying fresh and balanced. Fine-grained tannins and notes of black cherries, blueberries and tobacco leaves develop as... Read More

The 2021 Artistry is a complex and sophisticated wine. The nose reveals aromas of cassis, black cherry swirling with aromas of vanilla, espresso and tobacco. The palate is rich and full-bodied with flavors of ripe, lush black... Read More

This is a comparatively quiet Cab, seemingly more Bordelais in style than South Aussie, but it's varietally expressive nonetheless. Powerful, dusty tannins and lifted acidity balance plump blackberries, currant, graphite and... Read More

Rich and luscious aromas of ripe plums and blackberries sprinkled with baking spices carry into flavorful black fruits layered with oak spices. Fine-grained tannins coat the mouth, balanced by juicy acidity that freshens the palate... Read More

Savory and spicy red with a plush, fruit-forward palate. The nose shows ripe red berry, crushed herb and crushed stone notes, following through to a medium body with a chalky texture and mellow fruit character.

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% each Malbec and Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in 40% new French oak, the 2022 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Iron Corral delivers a classic cherry and cassis nose dressed up by some... Read More