2016 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena

2016 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena

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Leto

Exceptional Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Saint Helena 2016

2016 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena

Leto’s 2016 Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon captures the height of artisanal winemaking, blending deep intensity, refined elegance, and steadfast commitment. Drawn from a carefully nurtured micro-block of Cabernet vines—rooted over fifty years ago in the storied soils of Saint Helena—this wine tells a vivid tale of legacy, endurance, and terroir. The ancient, dry-farmed vines yield concentrated fruit, revealing their landscape with striking precision.

Under the skilled hand of veteran winemaker Brad Warner, this distinctive Cabernet matured for 21 months in French oak barrels, followed by a remarkable six-year refinement in bottle. The outcome is mesmerizing: a broad, richly layered bouquet that instantly awakens the senses with its intricate depth.

With only a handful of cases produced, the 2016 Leto Exceptional Selection is a rare and soulful expression that speaks quietly but lingers long. After years of careful rest, it reveals its truth: deep, graceful, and complete. It’s a rare opportunity—to experience a wine not just at its peak but in its prime.

Leto
Exceptional Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Saint Helena 2016
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“The precisely shaped and exquisitely balanced Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 begins with an elegant nose filled with black plums, black currants, smooth blue fruits, baking spices, rose petals and sweet vanilla oak. There is a seamless combination of freshly crushed mountain blackberries, kirsch, and light tobacco notes on the palate. The finish is focused, penetrating, balanced, and long, making this wine a truly exceptional selection.”

94 Points

2021 My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

2021 My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

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My Favorite Neighbor

Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles 2021

2021 My Favorite Neighbor Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

In the dynamic landscape of Paso Robles, few narratives captivate quite like My Favorite Neighbor. Within a mere handful of vintages, this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon has ascended with rare elegance, earning its rank among California’s finest. It traces its origins to Eric and Lisa Jensen, seasoned stewards of exceptional grapes, who resolved to capture their vision in a bottle. From the foundation of Booker Vineyard emerged a wine of genuine distinction.

The 2021 vintage, shaped with unwavering purpose, reveals precisely why this wine continues to captivate. Lush, perfectly ripened fruit unfurls in waves of depth and intensity. There’s an undeniable power, conveyed with striking balance—a defining harmony that has come to characterize My Favorite Neighbor.

Eric Jensen’s relentless focus on precision shapes the wine’s identity. The 2021 release offers a vibrant reflection of Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the region’s most prized vineyards and imbued with a spirit of warmth and generosity. With a newly earned 95-point rating and an even more enticing price, now is an ideal time to stock up—and perhaps share some with your favorite neighbors.

My Favorite Neighbor
Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles 2021
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“Considering that this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon with 7% each of Petit Verdot and Malbec (along with bits of Petite Sirah and Syrah) was sourced from Paso Robles but bottled in Napa, the “Neighbor” part of this wine’s name makes sense-and tasting it explains the “Favorite” part. It’s very flavorful, with notes of black cherry and cassis and an acid structure that’s ready to rip, making it just perfect for restaurants.”

95 Points

2021 Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

2021 Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

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Slingshot

Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast 2021

2021 Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast

Slingshot was born from a desire to craft premium California wines that deliver purpose without pretense. Since its founding in 2005, Slingshot has focused on the North Coast AVA—a mosaic of world-class vineyard sites spanning Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties. Each bottle reflects the region’s coastal influence, diverse soils, and vibrant microclimates, all while honoring the founder’s belief that great wine should be inspiring and accessible.

Guiding this vision is winemaker Blair Guthrie, whose global experience and restrained approach define Slingshot’s signature style. A native of New Zealand, Blair honed his craft across hemispheres before planting roots in California. Today, he champions sustainable viticulture and low-intervention winemaking, allowing the vineyards to speak clearly. The result is wines of transparency—unforced, expressive, and deeply rooted in their origins.

The 2021 Slingshot exemplifies this vision. Sourced from the Testa and Johnson Vineyards—two acclaimed sites in Mendocino and Lake Counties—it showcases the North Coast’s signature depth and vibrancy. For those seeking a Cabernet that speaks with clarity, character, and coastal charm, this is a bottle you’ll return to time and again.

Slingshot
Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast 2021
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“The 2021 Slingshot North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon opens with an elegant floral notes of violets, complemented with vibrant blueberry, blackberry, and black currant aromas. On the palate, the wine has a savory core of spice, balsamic reduction, dark chocolate, and a subtle hint of fresh mint. This wine has a refined structure, with dusty tannins and a distinctive minerality reminiscent of petrichor, and though slightly lighter-bodied than a typical California Cabernet, this wine gives finesse, impressive concentration, and depth, carrying through to a long, polished finish.”

94 points

2019 Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon McGah Vineyard Estate Rutherford

2019 Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon McGah Vineyard Estate Rutherford

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Scarlett

Cabernet Sauvignon
McGah Vineyard Estate
Rutherford 2019

2019 Scarlett Cabernet Sauvignon McGah Vineyard Estate Rutherford

Scarlett’s 2019 Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon emerges as a refined portrait of Napa Valley’s renowned Rutherford AVA, where strength and grace intertwine seamlessly. Shaped by the skilled hands of winemaker Mike Smith, whose craft was sharpened over three harvests alongside the celebrated Thomas Rivers Brown, this wine carries the insight Mike gained while working with distinguished producers like Maybach Family, Tamber Bey, and Carter Cellars. His artistry distills the spirit of Rutherford, blending ripe, concentrated fruit with the region’s signature “Rutherford dust,” lending depth and subtlety to every sip.

Scarlett Wines draws on a four-generation heritage of devoted vineyard care in Rutherford, blending heart and soul with art and science. This dedication results in wines that resonate with authenticity, balance, and timeless charm. 

The exceptional 2019 vintage stood out in Napa Valley, and this estate Cabernet Sauvignon fully embraces its potential. Delivering striking value alongside impeccable quality, Offering remarkable value and undeniable quality, Scarlett’s 2019 Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is an unforgettable tribute to Napa’s finest terroir.

Scarlett
Cabernet Sauvignon
McGah Vineyard Estate
Rutherford 2019
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“Beautiful, sweet cassis and blue fruits as well as lots of violet and floral notions emerge from the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, a full-bodied, rich, concentrated barrel sample with wonderful purity of fruit, a good sense of freshness, and serious length on the finish. This promising, elegant yet powerful wine is going to shine with short-term bottle age and keep for two decades.”

93-95 Points

2021 Stewart Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville

2021 Stewart Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville

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Stewart

Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville 2021

2021 Stewart Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville

Stewart’s 2021 Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon captivated our panel with the distinctive traits of this quietly revered AVA—fragrant aromatics, precisely chiseled tannins, and a delicate balance of opulence and restraint. Sourced from the coveted eastern edge of Yountville, where alluvial soils and benchland terroir echo the character of distinguished neighbors like Kapcsándy and Gemstone, this wine offers remarkable pedigree at an inviting price.

Yountville’s unique expression unfolds through finesse, structure, and grace. Its proximity to San Pablo Bay ushers in cool morning fog, prolonging the growing season and coaxing Cabernet to mature with poise. Rooted in gravelly earth, the vines reach deep, yielding fruit marked by innate concentration, purity, and refinement. A Cabernet emerges that whispers rather than shouts—satin in texture, vividly nuanced, and poised for years in the cellar.

The 2021 vintage was one of Napa’s most exceptional, shaped by modest yields and striking fruit intensity. Stewart Cellars embraced the opportunity, crafting a wine that captures the season’s potential. For those attuned to Napa’s hidden gems, this release is a refined, resonant find, ready to delight now or over time.

Stewart
Cabernet Sauvignon
Yountville 2021
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“While deep and concentrated, this full-bodied wine is also smooth in texture, not overly tight with tannins, and woos you with ample blueberry, black cherry and mint flavors. Drinkable soon with decanting, but able to age well through 2030.”

93 Points

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Rubia

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2019

2019 Rubia Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Rubia’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges as a striking reflection of its mountain origins, deftly balancing vigor with refinement. Drawn from the lofty slopes of Howell Mountain and the untamed ridges of Calistoga, it captures the untempered energy of its rugged birthplace while unveiling a polished grace. Guided by the skilled hands of Julien Fayard, a luminary among Napa Valley’s winemakers, this wine commands the senses with its robust, mountain-born intensity, softened by a seamless elegance.

Julien Fayard’s journey lends depth to this creation. Shaped by his time at revered French estates like Château Lafite Rothschild, he carried his mastery to Napa, collaborating with Philippe Melka before stepping forward as a trailblazer in the region’s contemporary winemaking scene. His finesse shines through in this wine—a compelling blend of structure and allure, where the firm tannins of the mountains are artfully tamed.

Limited to just 130 cases, the 2019 vintage matured for nearly two years in French oak, then rested four more in the bottle, allowing its initial intensity to evolve into a refined majesty. Now approaching its finest hour, this Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a captivating harmony of power and subtlety—a wine of undeniable pedigree and exceptional value.

Rubia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2019
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“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) from Rubia is a boisterous, heady wine loaded with character and personality. A blast of inky blue/purplish fruit makes a strong first impression. Spice, rose petal, chocolate and licorice add layers of flavor to this full-throttle, resonant Cabernet Sauvignon. The full-throttle style works well here.”

94 Points

2020 VIK Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Millahue Valley Chile

2020 VIK Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Millahue Valley Chile

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VIK

Omega 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon
Millahue Valley, Chile

2020 VIK Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Millahue Valley Chile

Chile has long been a land of untamed beauty, where nature’s extremes converge to shape wines of breathtaking precision. At the forefront of this movement is VIK, a winery that has rewritten the script for South American excellence. 

With a relentless pursuit of perfection, VIK has captured global attention, earning a flawless 100-point score on its flagship release. Within this legacy of greatness lies the 2020 Omega—a hidden treasure in its own right. A blend led by 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, elegantly intertwined with Carménère and a touch of Syrah, Omega is a wine that offers an opulent yet finely chiseled expression of its extraordinary terroir.

The 2020 Omega is a masterclass in balance, having spent 18 months in French oak barrels to refine its complexity. It is a wine that offers immediacy in its plush textures yet rewards patience with the promise of deepening complexity.

Omega embodies the relentless ambition of VIK—a winery that continues to push the limits of what Chilean wine can be.

VIK
Omega 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon
Millahue Valley, Chile
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“This wonderfully balanced, approachable, French oak-aged red way overdelivers.”

92 Points

2022 Thistle & Thorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Thistle & Thorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Thistle & Thorn

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

2022 Thistle & Thorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Exceptional wines often emerge from careful intent, yet occasionally, they owe their existence to the whims of chance. The tale of Thistle & Thorn unfolds as a fortunate twist of fate—a wine that almost slipped through the cracks. When a coveted batch of Napa Valley grapes found itself without a home, winemaker Blair Guthrie faced a pivotal decision: let the fruit wither on the vine or embrace the opportunity to shape something remarkable. Guided by intuition, he chose to act.

Blair Guthrie’s path is as captivating as the bottles he produces. Hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand, he pursued the study of enology and viticulture with a steady resolve that would eventually lead him across continents. His formative years under the tutelage of Paul Hobbs refined a winemaking approach centered on the purity of fruit, harmonic balance, and a vivid sense of origin.

Drawn from the organically tended Juliana Vineyard, this wine embodies Napa Valley’s finest qualities. It unfolds with rich, dark fruit, finely woven tannins, and a poised intricacy that elevates its allure—an inviting portrait of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, born not by chance but from the vision of a winemaker who recognized possibility amid uncertainty.

Thistle & Thorn
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022
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“The Thistle & Thorn 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begins with aromas of green peppercorns, sweet rose, black currants, blackberries, black tea leaves, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine has penetrative flavors of black fruits, balsamic reduction, and baking spices with a warm, inviting character and a pleasant finish. This wine has an excellent concentration of fruit and spice notes, adding layered complexity and extra enjoyment.”

92 Points

2021 Timeless Proprietary Red Soda Canyon Ranch Napa Valley

2021 Timeless Proprietary Red Soda Canyon Ranch Napa Valley

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Timeless

Proprietary Red
Soda Canyon Ranch
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Timeless Proprietary Red Soda Canyon Ranch Napa Valley

The 2021 Timeless Soda Canyon Ranch Red reflects the enduring vision of one of Napa Valley’s most storied wine families, capturing their craft at its pinnacle. Created by the Duncan family as a tribute to Silver Oak co-founder Ray Duncan, Timeless stands as a link between heritage and horizon—the finest gem of their wine estates.

This wine emerges from the striking landscape of Soda Canyon Ranch, a vivid expression of its singular terroir. Tucked within the Vaca Mountains, the site blends diverse microclimates with intricate volcanic soils, infusing the fruit with richness and nuance.

A masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and a hint of Petit Verdot, the 2021 vintage draws from carefully chosen blocks to reveal the estate’s distinctive character. Guided by winemaker Nate Weis, it unfolds with both strength and finesse—a harmonious balance of deep, layered power and smooth, refined elegance. This is a wine that candidly speaks of its origins, its lineage, and the skill that shaped it.

Timeless
Proprietary Red
Soda Canyon Ranch
Napa Valley 2021
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“This Timeless Napa Valley Red 2021 is a captivating expression of Napa Valley terroir, earning a well-deserved 96 points. The nose is immediately engaging, a complex tapestry woven from rich black currant compote and the delicate perfume of elderflower. There’s a sultry, almost exotic allure here, underscored by intriguing notes of crushed rocks and the subtle warmth of brioche. A whisper of sweet vanilla adds a final touch of elegance. On the palate, the wine is focused and concentrated, yet maintains an elegant balance. Fresh currants and kirsch dance on the tongue, revealing the wine’s vibrant core. The skillful use of French oak is evident, adding a refined layer of complexity without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long and satisfying, with supple, beautifully integrated fruit tannins promising graceful aging potential. This is a truly timeless red blend, showcasing the best of Napa Valley.”

96 Points

2021 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

2021 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

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Paradigm

Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville 2021

2021 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon has long been a hidden gem of Oakville—a wine that marries remarkable heritage with exceptional value, quietly cherished by discerning collectors until its recent emergence. That shift began when Jonathan Cristaldi, a noted writer for Decanter, discovered Paradigm on a Napa Valley wine list. Captivated by its rich complexity and finesse, he paid an unscheduled visit to the winery, where he affirmed what those in the know have always understood: Paradigm stands apart.

Situated just south of the renowned To-Kalon Vineyard, Paradigm Estate lies in the company of Napa Valley’s most celebrated neighbors—Opus One, Martha’s Vineyard, and Harlan Estate. This distinctive terroir lends the wine an indelible character, where Oakville’s signature balance of strength and grace shines through.

Shaped by the legendary Heidi Barrett—whose expertise has defined some of the region’s most coveted bottlings—Paradigm reflects the depth, structure, and composure that mark Oakville’s finest. Yet, in an age when Napa’s top wines reach ever-loftier heights of acclaim, Paradigm remains a rare find: an estate whose offerings rival the splendor of their storied peers while staying refreshingly attainable.

Paradigm
Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville 2021

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“This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot was fermented in stainless steel with a small percentage of whole berries included. Winemaker Mark Fasi explains that pressing off the wine before it goes dry helps to soften the tannins. The wine is then aged 18–20 months in approximately 50% new French oak. The Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignons are medium-bodied and exude utmost elegance, showcasing soaring tannins that are assertive yet beautifully integrated and framed by crisp, juicy acidity. The palate reveals pure and gorgeous red berry fruit, complemented by a panoply of brown spices, wild herbs like sage, and floral notes of lilacs and violets. This wine is absolutely pure, brimming with energy and tension, and delivers a stunningly refined expression. A remarkable effort, embodying balance, vitality, and sophistication. Truly impressive. The winemaker is legendary Napa icon Heidi Barrett. Mark Fasi, who joined the winery in 2010 and has worked hand-in-hand with Barrett, takes the helm as winemaker with the 2023 vintage.”

97 Points