Ulysses

Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley 2021

One of the great wines of the vintage, the 2021 Ulysses Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is an instant classic and a profound example of what is possible when visionary winemaking meets exceptional terroir. With Tod Mostert, the acclaimed artisan behind Dominus, guiding every nuance, the wine encapsulates the subtle power and refined character unique to Oakville’s revered vineyards.

Nestled in the heart of the Oakville Bench, Ulysses’ vineyard thrives in gravelly clay-loam soils, enriched by half-century-old vines and meticulous organic farming practices certified by CCOF. Dry-farmed to encourage deep root growth, the vineyard produces grapes of extraordinary purity, vibrant complexity, and concentrated flavors, giving a true reflection of their prestigious terroir.

Composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Ulysses unfurls in slow, deliberate waves. Rich tones of Scharffen Berger dark chocolate, intense blackberries, and exotic spice swirl together, underscored by Italian espresso. A wine of staggering presence and poise, it delivers a rare convergence of place, precision, and polish, earning its place among Napa Valley’s most revered.

Ulysses
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley 2021

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“Simply put, Christian Moueix’s Napa Valley project Ulysses is a wine every collector of Napa Cabernet should have in their cellar. The 2021 release of the Oakville red is a knockout that is never too bombastic, entirely reserved even in its generosity, and one that will last a very long time… Opaque purple-ruby to the rim. A wine showing all the best qualities you’d expect from a prime Oakville site. This is a beautifully balanced red, imbued with a tremendously fresh streak of acidity. The nose leads with prime, ripe, dark black fruits, cassis, violets, creme de menthe, and crushed slate.—medium to full-bodied with impressively fashioned tannins that are robust and build through the extravagantly long finish. Marked by ripe black cherry and spiced plum notes, the length is extended by zesty blood orange acidity. Fragrant with sage and thyme, nuanced by brighter cherry blossom freshness and mineral tension. Impressive depth and density with a core of pure, ripe, and juicy fruit. Exceptional. This was the last wine in a complete vertical tI tasted with Moueix and winemaker Tod Mostero in a tasting room tucked within the barn on the Ulysses Vineyard site. ‘I’m thrilled,’ commented Moueix, ‘There’s a real dignity to the wines.’ Moueix said that until this tasting, he hadn’t quite noticed the style signature but found it emerging, though cautioned, ‘Even with our experience next door at Dominus, we are still figuring it out.’ For Mostero, ‘Making these has been a discovery of place. With our mature vines, we’re just beginning to get a sense of the true resonance of the place. The 2021 typifies what we can expect. This arrow-like structure that is piercing, resonant, and strong.'”

99 Points