2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cade’s Estate Cabernet shows Howell Mountain power and grip in a softer, more accessible, style. As Jeb Dunnuck says in his 93 point review, “The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain comes almost all from the estate... Read More

As always, this delivers the class and power of Pritchard Hill and finishes long and firm. Decant for an hour now and serve with rich food.

A rich, creamy, smooth, Napa Cabernet crafted from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Verdot and 7% Cabernet Franc grown across Napa and aged 16 months in French oak. Black cherry and currant fruit in a chocolate wrapper is given... Read More

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from sites across Paso Robles with 10 months in French oak delivers a wine of excellent plushness and flesh. Dark cherry and blackcurrant fruit get a nice pop from the juicy texture and dollops of dark... Read More

Robin Lail is deeply embedded in Napa history with relatives like Gustave Niebaum and dad John Daniels, Jr. of Inglenook fame. She helped start Dominus, helped Bill Harlan found Merryvale and, in 1995, joined her two daughters... Read More

A fun contrast to the Meyers Spitfire, this is also from Oakville but done entirely in French oak (60% new). A lovely sense of spice and wild herb here. As Wine Enthusiast says in the 93 point review, “Delicious red and... Read More

Matt Meyer is the son of Silver Oak founders Bonny and Justin Meyer, and this is from the Napa estate vineyard where Silver Oak first grew wine before moving its focus to Alexander Valley. As with Silver Oak, this is aged in new... Read More

Poppy Cabernet Paso Robles has been a customer favorite in the great value California Cab segment for years. And every time we pit it against a more expensive Cabernet in a blind tasting (one where tasters don’t know which... Read More

Tiny production, very high-quality, very delicious Napa Cabernet that won’t break the bank! Memphis native Chet Pinkernell crafts 325 cases of Cabernet from his 5 acre vineyard in Soda Canyon and, especially in 2021, delivers... Read More

You wouldn’t think just 5% Cabernet Franc would have much influence on a California Cab, but you’ll have no trouble detecting the way it gives lift and herby complexity to this rich red from Red Hills in Lake County.... Read More

Made famous by Robert Mondavi, To Kalon Vyd in Oakville is arguably the finest vineyard in Napa and certainly the most expensive – 2021 Cabernets with “To Kalon” on the label currently sell for $400-$800+ per... Read More

The first vintage of Zeitgeist Cabernet we managed to pry out of Mark and Jen was the 2011. This is the 180 degree opposite of that lean, pure, nervy Cab! The vintage is a huge part of that story, but the vineyards matter as well.... Read More