2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

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Frog’s Leap

Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate 2021

2021 Frogs Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Estate

Frog’s Leap 2021 Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon offers remarkable value, embodying the essence of Napa Valley’s storied terroir through organic and dry farming. Each sip reveals the vision of founder John Williams, whose dedication to organic agriculture has shaped the estate since 1981. Drawing inspiration from his early years at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Williams cultivates his vines with a deep trust in nature.

The heart of this wine lies in Frog’s Leap’s commitment to dry farming, a deliberate choice to forgo irrigation, encouraging the vines to delve into Rutherford’s fertile, mineral-rich soil. Through this struggle, the grapes yield intense, distinctive flavors, marked by the region’s iconic Rutherford dust and a profound, unique identity.

Frog’s Leap embraces sustainability not as a passing trend but as a core responsibility, guiding every step from vine to bottle. The 2021 Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, lauded with a 95-point score from Decanter, is a wine to experience, contemplate, and remember.

Frog’s Leap
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford Estate 2021

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“Dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes are aged 20 months in mostly neutral French oak barrels. Unfined and unfiltered. A rather dark, meaty, and savoury expression from this iconic Rutherford Estate helmed by founder and proprietor John Williams. Opaque ruby in colour shows black olive, dusty earth, and graphite. Medium-bodied and intensely perfumed on the palate, wit builds in elegance, almost defying its rather muscular aromatic profile. Fresh, balanced, quite complex, and quite cellar-worthy.”

95 Points

2022 Maquis Revela Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley

2022 Maquis Revela Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley

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Maquis

Revela Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchagua Valley 2022

2022 Maquis Revela Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley

The 2022 Maquis Revela Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon captivates with its bold, intricate, and elegantly crafted profile. Viña Maquis, rooted in one of Chile’s oldest estates, traces its origins to the 18th century, when Jesuit priests produced sacramental wine on this storied land. Since 1916, the Hurtado family has upheld this heritage, refining the vineyards and embracing a meticulous, hands-on approach to winemaking that vividly captures the essence of the terroir.

In 2022, a cool growing season followed a dry winter, yielding fruit of remarkable balance—crisp acidity, vibrant aromatics, and rich concentration. Sourced primarily from a rare 1997 block planted on ungrafted European rootstock, the Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Chile’s phylloxera-free soils, safeguarded by the Andes’ natural barrier. The result is a wine of exceptional purity and character, rarely matched elsewhere.

Blended with Cabernet Franc, Carménère, and Petit Verdot, this wine evokes a Left Bank Bordeaux spirit while distinctly reflecting its Chilean roots. Lively spice, refined structure, and elegance unite in a wine that narrates a compelling story of heritage, resilience, and place—far surpassing its price.

Maquis
Revela Gran Reserva
Cabernet Sauvignon
Colchagua Valley 2022

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“I like the restraint of this cabernet sauvignon, which almost delivers a Bordelais touch with its lead-pencil and graphite character. Structured and medium-bodied with firm, creamy tannins and a tight finish. Sustainable. Better from 2025.”

92 Points

2021 Haute Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Haute Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Haute Montagne

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Haute Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The 2021 Haute Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon remains a closely guarded treasure among Napa Valley connoisseurs—a refined expression of mountain-grown fruit from a distinguished, yet undisclosed, vineyard. Sourced from lofty elevations above Lake Hennessy, where Cabernet Sauvignon often exceeds $300 per bottle, this declassified jewel offers a rare chance to savor premier pedigree at an accessible price.

Douglas Danielak, a winemaker of subtle brilliance, guides its creation. Schooled at UC Davis and honed in Burgundy, Danielak marries precision with instinct. His tenure at Knights Bridge earned him Wine Spectator’s “Winemaker to Watch” acclaim. Each vintage he crafts exudes disciplined elegance, harmonizing innovation with deep reverence for tradition.

Fermented in small lots, aged in fine French oak, and shaped by Bordeaux-inspired methods, the 2021 Haute Montagne Cabernet Sauvignon balances restraint with grandeur. Its sculpted tannins and layered complexity weave power with poise, where each sip hints at a deeper story still untold. 

Haute Montagne
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

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“The Haute Montagne Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 begins with an elegant nose of red and black fruits, cocoa powder, white flowers, and baking spices. The complex palate continues with concentrated blackberries, juicy black cherries, red currants, Italian black plums, liquid minerals, dark chocolate-covered espresso beans, and sweet vanilla. It’s made in a concentrated, compact style with firm, focused tannins and a long, sophisticated finish. Enjoy this one now and over the next decade or more.”

94 Points

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Two Old Dogs

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

The 2021 Two Old Dogs Cabernet Sauvignon captures the essence of what a memorable $50 Napa Cabernet should offer—vibrant, layered, and beautifully balanced with an engaging complexity. This exceptional wine expands the JACK portfolio through a collaboration between Major League luminaries Chris Iannetta and Vernon Wells, joined by vintner Jennifer Lamb, whose unwavering commitment to quality radiates throughout this creation.

Guiding this endeavor is Julien Fayard, a masterful talent in Napa Valley’s winemaking scene. With origins in Bordeaux and a refined skill set honed at the renowned Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Fayard infuses Two Old Dogs with precision and a wealth of experience. His aim is deliberate: to produce a Cabernet that reveals the depth and richness synonymous with Napa’s finest, while keeping it within reach.

The 2021 vintage unfolds with generous notes of dark fruit, cradled by smooth tannins and a silky texture that carries through to a lingering, graceful finish. It’s a wine that marries strength with elegance, delivering a compelling experience at an impressive value—a true delight for Cabernet enthusiasts.

Two Old Dogs
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021
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“The Two Old Dogs 2021 Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon opens with notes of blackberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, violets, cigar box, and toast. On the palate, the wine is penetrating and concentrated with flavors of blueberry, plum, cocoa, and cassis. The wine has fine-grained tannins and is beginning to show brilliantly with just a few years in the bottle. Great acidity and concentration will allow this wine to age for several years, but you won’t be disappointed if you can’t wait.”

95 Points

2021 White Lane 1005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

2021 White Lane 1005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

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White Lane 1005

Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena 2021

2021 White Lane 1005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

Certain wines emerge unexpectedly, while others seem fated to cross our paths. The 2021 White Lane 1005 St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon belongs to the latter group—a remarkable find and among the most captivating revelations of the year. With a mere 76 cases crafted, its scarcity matches its allure, drawn from a vineyard quietly nestled along unassuming White Lane near V. Sattui Winery. Once a closely guarded treasure, savored solely by family and trusted companions, it now opens its doors—but only to a fortunate handful.

This Cabernet Sauvignon portrays a vivid expression of its grape, reflecting all that distinguishes the 2021 vintage—a season Wine Spectator praises for shaping Napa’s contemporary character, where freshness, vibrancy, and power align with striking precision. From the initial taste, it reveals itself with lucidity, effortlessly weaving richness with vibrancy while echoing the deep-rooted heritage of St. Helena’s landscape.

Matured for 37 months in neutral oak, it strikes a balance of authority and grace, unveiling a tapestry of lush dark fruit, smooth tannins, and a sophistication that resonates long after the glass is empty. Through careful cultivation and an exceptional year, something rare and distinctive has emerged—a wine once hidden, now poised for discovery.

White Lane 1005
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena 2021

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“The 1005 White Lane Saint Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 offers a compelling aromatic profile, showcasing fresh blackberries and red currants alongside subtle hints of milk chocolate and violets. A distinct minerality, evocative of wet slate, adds complexity. The palate is concentrated and focused, displaying a linear structure. Flavors of black currants and black raspberries dominate. While initially reserved, the wine opens with aeration, gaining considerable weight and revealing a core of remarkably penetrating fruit—a characteristic rarely encountered. The finish is exceptionally long and memorable. This is a truly impressive Cabernet Sauvignon, a “WOW” wine from beginning to end.”

96 Points

2021 Kamen Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District Sonoma County

2021 Kamen Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District Sonoma County

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Kamen

Cabernet Sauvignon
Moon Mountain District
Sonoma County 2021

2021 Kamen Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District Sonoma County

Kamen’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a cinematic masterpiece—an epic of power and precision, written by the land and directed by a man who knows storytelling like few others. When screenwriter Robert Kamen first encountered the wild slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains in 1980, he saw a story waiting to unfold. With volcanic soils and wind-swept ridgelines, it was a rugged, high-altitude stage destined for greatness. Partnering with legendary viticulturist Phil Coturri, Kamen began shaping the vineyard like a screenplay—layer by layer—where the struggle of the vines yields fruit of striking intensity.

Since its debut in 1999, Kamen’s Estate Cabernet has become a defining voice in the Moon Mountain AVA—a district that whispers of the wild and rewards the bold. With each passing vintage, the wine has grown more nuanced, more layered—like the best kind of protagonist: complex, charismatic, unforgettable.

In 2021, winemaker Mark Herold crafts a pure Cabernet Sauvignon as expressive as a finely tuned monologue. It moves with structure and grace, revealing scene after scene of black fruit, crushed rock, violets, and spice—each sip a nod to the mountain’s raw beauty and Kamen’s relentless pursuit of excellence. 

Kamen
Cabernet Sauvignon
Moon Mountain District
Sonoma County 2021

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“A richly fruited red, with lush flavors of plum and blackberry compote, this cruises steadily, offering flashes of warm earth, sweet bay, tobacco and licorice root. The fruit is polished, and the other elements show a little growl, creating a nice contrast throughout. Best from 2025 through 2036.”

93 Points

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