2021 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2021 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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The Mascot

Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2021

2021 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Few wines manage to balance prestige with accessibility as seamlessly as Will Harlan’s The Mascot. Born from the younger vines of Napa’s most revered estates, it offers a glimpse into the extraordinary and a rare opportunity to taste the DNA of Harlan, BOND, and Promontory in a form that’s vivid, expressive, and alive.

Every detail of The Mascot is shaped by its remarkable provenance. The fruit is drawn from parcels that, while younger, share the same meticulous farming, low yields, and uncompromising standards as their iconic parent estates. It is at once a reflection of its iconic lineage and a celebration of potential, capturing the raw energy of terroir before it matures into legend.

With its seamless integration of fruit, structure, and nuance, The Mascot achieves a level of refinement that belies its price. The 2021 vintage captures the essence of the year: vibrant yet composed, generous yet finely etched, offering an experience that is both intellectually engaging and deeply pleasurable. It’s a wine that doesn’t simply hint at greatness, but delivers it. 

The Mascot
Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2021

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“The 2021 Mascot Proprietary Red from Napa Valley emerges as a compelling blend, showcasing the estate’s younger vines with remarkable depth and precision. On the nose, it unfolds layers of blackberry pie and red currants, accented by violets, crushed rocks, menthol, and a hint of cocoa powder, all integrated seamlessly. The palate mirrors this intensity, dominated by black currants, chocolate-covered cherries, and kirsch, with silky tannins framing a supple mouthfeel and sweet fruit. Concentration defines the core, yet opulent fruit finds equilibrium through firm tension, avoiding heaviness. This wine’s structure suggests seamless evolution, with bright acidity carrying through a persistent finish marked by mineral notes and subtle spice. Drink now for its vibrancy or cellar through 2035-2040 for added complexity. A standout effort from the Harlan family.”

95 Points

2021 Simon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Simon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Simon

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Simon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Simon’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a thrilling benchmark for what modern Napa can achieve: powerful yet polished, expressive yet restrained. Shaped by star winemaker Maayan Koschitzky, whose journey spans Screaming Eagle and his role as Director of Winemaking at Atelier Melka, it embodies a synthesis of pedigree and precision, earning 97-point acclaim and placing it among the valley’s most compelling wines. 

Its foundation lies in a pantheon of Napa’s most revered vineyards: Sleeping Lady in Yountville, Vine Hill Ranch and Tench in Oakville, Beckstoffer Georges III in Rutherford, and Collinetta in Coombsville. Each site contributes a vital voice: benchland fruit for structure, eastern slopes for intensity and minerality, and Coombsville’s volcanic soils for freshness and aromatic lift.

Koschitzky’s hallmark is clarity, and it shows in every detail of this 2021 Cabernet. The élevage in French oak provides sculpted edges rather than ornament, allowing terroir to speak in a clear, resonant voice. The wine is penetrating but not ostentatious, refined but not restrained—a true reflection of a winemaker at the height of his craft.

Simon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021
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“Extremely precise and focused Napa Cabernet sporting black currants, black cherries, and coriander, bright minerality, with fragrant wild herbs and white pepper nuances. Medium to full-bodied. The tannins are very pointed, precise, and long and have a beautifully sweet edge that seamlessly resolves into perfectly ripe black cherry fruit and currants with a mineral-rich finish. It’s fresh, lacy, and compact. A new project with winemaker Maayan Koschitzky at the helm, who, through the owners, is contracting for fruit with Rocca Family Vineyards in Coombsville, the famous Tench Vineyard and Vine Hill Ranch in Oakville, Beckstoffer Georges III in Rutherford, and Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville. This Cabernet includes grapes sourced from Rocca, Tench, and Sleeping Lady.”

97 Points

2021 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

2021 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

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Ulysses

Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley 2021

2021 Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley

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.

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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

2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Merus

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Merus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

With striking intensity and a captivating balance between muscle and finesse, the 2021 Merus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is unapologetically bold and commands attention. Once a cult garage label founded by Mark Herold, Merus rose swiftly in the late 1990s, earning a reputation for producing Cabernets with both swagger and substance. Now under the stewardship of Bill Foley, Merus reclaims its place among Napa’s elite with stunning authority.

At the helm of the 2021 vintage is Eric Baugher, a scientist turned artisan who, during his 27-year tenure at Ridge Vineyards, crafted two 100-point Monte Bello vintages. Known for his precision, restraint, and deep respect for structure, Baugher brings an exacting lens to Merus, elevating the brand with a style that marries power with poise.

Composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, this wine is both muscular and magnetic. Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak, it’s a wine of immense presence, but also one of clarity and control, bringing a commanding expression of modern Napa Valley.

Merus
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021
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“Beautiful plum and blue fruits, sappy herbs, violets, and sandalwood notes all emerge from Merus’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, a deep purple-hued, ripe, sexy 2021. Despite all its upfront baby fat, it has a rock-solid underlying structure and is going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and should be long-lived.”

97 Points

2022 Faint-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper

2022 Faint-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Oakville

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Fait-Main

Cabernet Sauvignon
Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper
Oakville 2022

2022 Faint-Main Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper

From the gifted hands of Benoit Touquette, a protégé of legends Michel Rolland and Andy Erickson, comes a wine that doesn’t merely reflect Oakville—it redefines it. At Fait-Main, Touquette applies the same precision that led to 28 perfect 100-point wines at Realm Cellars. The 2022 Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon embodies everything he’s learned, resulting in a wine of riveting definition.

Located on Oakville’s Western Benchland, neighboring To Kalon, Beckstoffer’s Missouri Hopper site is shaped by the marine breezes of San Pablo Bay, offering a rare combination of richness and restraint. The silty-clay loam soils challenge the vines, driving them deep and yielding fruit with density, polish, and an unmistakable sense of place.

The 2022 vintage exemplifies this balance, being plush and concentrated yet lifted by sculpted tannins and effortless structure. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as “ready to go,” yet its poise and depth suggest it will evolve beautifully over the next decade or more. This is Oakville through the lens of a master, a Cabernet Sauvignon that captures its remarkable origins.

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper
Oakville 2022

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“Crème de cassis, smoked tobacco, chocolate, incense, and flowery incense are just some of the aromatics in the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard, a concentrated 2022 that has terrific purity, ripe, polished tannins, a lively spice of acidity, and a great finish. This valley floor site can be hit or miss (it’s a large vineyard), but when it’s on, it can rival the best. As with most 2022s, this is upfront, ripe, front-end-loaded, and ready to go. Enjoy bottles over the coming decade or so.”

95 Points

2021 Azur Proprietary Blend Napa Valley

2021 Azur Proprietary Blend Napa Valley

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Azur

Proprietary Blend
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Azur Proprietary Blend Napa Valley

Azur’s 2021 Napa Valley Red defies expectations, delivering an elegance and depth of sophistication rarely encountered at this price. Each sip feels a bit like discovering a carefully kept secret. Its effortless grace, remarkable richness, and mesmerizing complexity beg the question: How can something so extraordinary remain within reach?

At the heart of Azur’s charm is the visionary craftsmanship of Elan Fayard, whose Provençal heritage leaves an indelible imprint on every bottle. With masterful precision, Fayard seamlessly marries the timeless finesse of French winemaking traditions to the vibrant spirit and sunlit energy of Napa Valley. Her artistry produces wines that speak with authenticity, nuance, and a distinctly memorable voice.

Sourced from select vineyards across Napa Valley, this proprietary blend of nearly 90% Cabernet Sauvignon with a dash of Malbec captures the essence of the region’s exceptional landscape. The 2021 vintage unfolds gracefully, revealing a plush, velvety texture supported by rich fruit and refined structure. Azur’s Red is an invitation to savor Napa at its most compelling, delivering an experience that resonates long after the final sip.

Azur
Proprietary Blend
Napa Valley 2021

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“The Azur 2021 Proprietary Red Blend is polished and approachable with aromas of violets, juicy blackberries, blueberries, plums, and black cherries. On the palate, the wine offers flavors of sweet baking spices, fudge brownies, and mixed berry pie, with hints of savory notes. The wine has ripe and fine-grained tannins, offering a structure that is nicely balanced by the depth of fruit, which lends harmony and approachability.”

94 Points

2021 O'Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

2021 O’Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

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O’Shaughnessy

Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain 2021

2021 O'Saughnessy Cabenret Sauvignon Howell Mountain

O’Shaughnessy’s 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating tribute to one of Napa Valley’s most revered terroirs, elegantly embodying the region’s signature intensity, striking depth, and complexity. Perched at elevations surpassing 1,500 feet, the vineyard blocks thrive amidst volcanic soils and cooler mountain temperatures, culminating in a Cabernet of extraordinary longevity and compelling presence.

Founded by visionary Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls, the estate has steadily forged a reputation built upon the seamless union of power and finesse. The 2021 vintage exemplifies her original vision, representing the pinnacle of her pursuit to craft wines of unparalleled elegance and expressive clarity.

Under the expert guidance of acclaimed winemaker Sean Capiaux, formerly of Peter Michael Winery, the 2021 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon reflects its high-altitude heritage. With impressive high-90s ratings, this wine is a distinguished addition to any cellar, promising years of graceful evolution, making now the perfect time to procure a wine that beautifully captures the essence of Howell Mountain.

O’Shaughnessy
Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain 2021

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“Darker currants, scorched earth, iron, violets, dark chocolate, and smoked tobacco all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Based on 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, along with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Carmenere, and St. Macaire, it’s full-bodied and rich, with an iron-laced, meaty character and powerful structure. Aged two years in French oak followed by a year in bottle, this killer effort will need 4-5 years of patience and keep for two decades.”

97 Points

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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The Mascot

Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2020

2020 The Mascot Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Will Harlan’s The Mascot shares the hallmarks of Napa Valley’s most elite wines, blending meticulous farming, expert winemaking, and prestigious vineyard pedigree. This wine serves as an accessible introduction to Napa Valley’s most upper-echelon Cabernet Sauvignons, showcasing the same commitment to quality that defines the region’s premier producers.

Sourced from the younger vines of BOND, Harlan Estate, and Promontory, The Mascot offers a vivid and unique expression of its exceptional lineage. With each swirl, it reveals a glimpse of the unique terroir and the evolving character of these iconic estates, delivering a wine that reflects the vintage and its storied origins with elegance and clarity, piquing your curiosity with each sip.

While the exact blend may vary, The Mascot is typically composed of 85-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by touches of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Crafted in an intensely captivating and beautifully balanced style, it delivers a lush, harmonious experience. As one of the few select retailers with access to this extraordinary wine, we are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to experience it firsthand!

The Mascot
Proprietary Red
Napa Valley 2020

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“This is a stunning wine that is sure to impress. It has a complex and elegant nose, with aromas of ripe blackberries, pipe tobacco, baker’s chocolate, and sweet violets. The palate is equally impressive, with flavors of brambly black currants, black tea, and firm, dusty green tannins. The wine has a compact and elegant structure, with intense fruit and a long, lingering finish. It is still quite young, but it will evolve beautifully over the next decade or more.”

95 Points

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

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Staglin

Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate Napa Valley

Staglin’s 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon commands attention with its layered complexity, intricate detail, and deep connection to its origins. It embodies the essence of Rutherford: a harmonious balance of structured tannins and supple fruit, anchored by the distinctive earthy minerality known as “Rutherford dust.”

The vineyard, rooted in history, lies on the gravel-rich benchlands at Rutherford’s southwestern edge. First cultivated in the 1860s, these venerable soils flourish under the Staglin family’s thoughtful stewardship, guided by care, conscience, and a vision for the future. Their approach yields not only exceptional fruit but also wines that carry the weight of their heritage, reflecting the character of their place rather than mere style.

Winemaker Fredrik Johansson, shaped by his time at Outpost, Schrader, and Maybach, shapes this expression with precision. In the 2021 vintage, he crafts a wine of remarkable balance—powerful yet refined, poised yet vibrant. This Cabernet leaves a lasting impression, offering a pure and enduring glimpse into one of Napa Valley’s most storied and soulful sites. One taste, and you’ll be instantly seduced.

Staglin
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate
Napa Valley 2021

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“The finest example of this estate I’ve ever tasted, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a flat-out sensational effort that hits perfection. Exhibiting a deep purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of cassis, scorched earth, chocolate, and spicy wood, it has a Pauillac-like cedar pencil character, full-bodied richness, and voluptuous, a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and sweet tannins. While there’s considerable structure, it’s concealed by the wine’s extravagant fruit, richness, and opulence. This prodigious, sensationally pure, heavenly Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will have another three decades of overall longevity.”

100 Points

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard Knights Valley

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Anakota

Cabernet Sauvignon
Helena Montana Vineyard
Knights Valley 2011

2011 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard

Anakota’s 2011 Helena Montana Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating expression of patience, precision, and the rugged splendor of Knights Valley. Over a decade in bottle has shaped this wine into a refined experience of commanding power, depth, and seductive charm. Founded in the early 2000s by visionary vintner Jess Jackson, Anakota draws from the volcanic slopes of Mount St. Helena to craft wines of remarkable distinction.

Under the guidance of celebrated vigneron Pierre Seillan and acclaimed winemaker Chris Carpenter, Anakota employs a micro-cru approach, vinifying individual vineyard blocks to highlight terroir. Initially underappreciated due to the cool, wet 2011 vintage, this Cabernet has evolved, its concentrated fruit and robust tannins maturing into a wine of striking elegance and depth.

Perched at 950 feet, the Helena Montana Vineyard benefits from gravelly volcanic loam soils, impeccable drainage, and cooling Pacific breezes, defining its extraordinary character. Anakota’s commitment to meticulous viticulture has elevated Knights Valley’s global standing, with the 2011 Cabernet vividly showcasing the vineyard’s ability to produce wines of profound complexity and enduring allure.

Anakota
Cabernet Sauvignon
Helena Montana Vineyard
Knights Valley 2011
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“Inky, deep and gorgeous, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Vineyard emerges from the glass with blackberry jam, cassis, sweet spices, menthol and cloves. This is a surprisingly juicy, full-bodied wine with superb depth for the year. Typically firm Knights Valley tannins support the finish. All the elements fall into place nicely. I am intrigued to see how the 2011 ages. There is certainly plenty to look forward to here.” 

91+ Points