90+ Point Wines:

Sophisticated and refined, Cabernet is always a dinner party favorite. Indulge in a rich bouquet of ripe raspberries, blackberry pie, oak and savory spices. Delicate, soft tannins provide structure and linger elegantly.... Read More

This wine offers fresh, lush, white grapefruit, guava and white peach on the nose. The palate is lively, offering Meyer lemon cream, white nectarine, graham cracker and dried herbs that glide into acacia honey, mineral and a dry... Read More

This lively wine is vibrant with aromas of cucumber, citrus, white flowers and dried herbs. The palate offers flavors of lemongrass, grapefruit, honeydew melon, orange zest and fresh mint, with a dry finish.

A nice streamlined, mineral-tinged version, with racy acidity running underneath blood orange and raspberry coulis flavors, while savory and hibiscus hints chime in on the finish, where the fruit lingers prettily. Drink now through... Read More

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of cherry liqueur, plum, strawberry compote and fresh leather. The palate offers cherry kirsch, strawberry preserve, and soft tannins with balanced acidity. The finish is long... Read More

This wine invites you in with layered aromatics of black plum, dried fig, clay earth, garrigue and cardamom spice. Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel opens with a luscious mouth filling entry reminiscent of chocolate cherry cordial and... Read More

Savory and complex nose with a meaty, earthy undertone to the orange rind, iron, baking spices, leather and ripe plums. Juicy and firm on the palate with a medium to full body and abundant, mealy tannins. Long and caressing finish.... Read More

This Rutherford-dominated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon complemented by Bordeaux grape varieties offers aromas of blackberry cobbler, plum, and black currants, followed by warm hints of vanilla and caramelized black fruit. A concentrated,... Read More

The purity of fruit is impressive in this wine with currants, orange peel, peaches and lemon in the nose and on the palate. Full-bodied yet compressed and agile. Flavorful finish. Reserved now, but if you give it a year or two... Read More

All Cabernet Sauvignon from specific hillside blocks on the estate, Shafer's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select spent 28 months in 100% new French oak. It's a big, ripe wine, weighing in at 15.5% alcohol, but it remains... Read More

This powerful, rough-hewn wine that contains 11% Petite Sirah holds extremely deep black and blue fruits in a framework of grippy tannins. A tight, reserved expression on the midpalate signals more aging is needed for best enjoyment.... Read More

Shafer's TD-9 is now a Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine, with the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon TD-9 being composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Offering up scents of cherries, wood spice and... Read More

Dried red cherry, rhubarb and red currant play with hibiscus and rosehip on the nose of this old-vine Grenache. Cherry cola and a dash of thyme open on the attack, while black plum layers in on the midpalate followed by dried... Read More

This wine, celebrating the involvement of Portuguese explorers in the silk route, has a dark coffee aroma with rich black fruits, shot through with young acidity. There is a touch of spice at the end. Drink from 2025.

There are more than 25,000 cases of the excellent 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown, a blend of fruit from the winery's Coombsville and Stags Leap District properties. Aged in 40% new oak (almost entirely French, although... Read More

Intensely red in color with purple reflections, this wine contains aromas of red fruit and sweet spices that balance out vanilla wood notes. On the palate, the wine is round and harmonious with a persistent finish and sweet tannins.... Read More

This is a planet you want to live on. The wine's rich raspberry-jam and lilac aromas make a perfect foil for a meaty note similar to seared steak. Blueberry and candied-rose-petal flavors are joined by an interesting wood... Read More

Jammy and generous but not blowsy, this Zin is loaded with blackberry and cherry flavors that are accented with hints of pepper and licorice.

A very pretty cabernet now with currant, chocolate and mahogany aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied and layered with soft, creamy-textured tannin that gives it form and interest. Hard not to drink now.

Generous flavors of boysenberry, plum, spiced cocoa and vanilla bean are carried on a structure of succulent tannins and persistent, mouthwatering acidity that invites another sip. This wine includes hints of Cabernet Franc, Malbec... Read More

Fragrant and inviting, this Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of mango, gooseberries, white peach, and pineapple, with a touch of orange blossoms and straw. This wine is bright with a refreshing mouthfeel, mineral and citrus notes,... Read More

Aged entirely in American oak (19% new), the 2020 Petite Sirah pairs an interesting mix of garrigue-like notions with mocha and cigar box, plus notes of blueberries, licorice and dark chocolate. It's full-bodied and a bit... Read More

The goal for Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon is richness and balance, with just the right amount of restraint to achieve a fresh, elegant example of Cabernet Sauvignon from California’s North Coast winegrowing region. On the... Read More

The sweet nose is accented with notes of ripe pear, peach candy, lemonade iced tea and citrus blossoms. The combination of pear, peach and citrus remains on the palate, which is lively with acidity and finishes with a salted lemon... Read More

Toasty vanilla and a hint of cinnamon define the medium body of this red Notes of garden herbs and cherry blossom are savory and sweet.