2019 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon C.L.R.T. Napa Valley

2019 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon C.L.R.T. Napa Valley

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BLACKSMITH

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
C.L.R.T. NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon C.L.R.T. Napa Valley

Founded in 2003 by winemaker Matt Smith, Blacksmith Cellars carved its niche in the world of high-quality wines produced at a remarkable value. Driven by their balance, freshness, and sophisticated complexity, Blacksmith wines highlight the skill, expertise, and heritage integral to exceptional, autonomous winemaking. 

Emerging from Napa Valley, where Cabernet prices regularly top $100 and up per bottle, Blacksmith’s C.L.R.T. stands out, representing unparalleled value in this premium, high-priced area.

C.L.R.T. comes from the term “claret,” a centuries-old British term used for Bordeaux wines, centering on the primary red varieties of the famous, historic region. 

The 2019 vintage results from 77% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged in French oak, and defines value in an area known for premium Cabernet Sauvignon.

BLACKSMITH
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
C.L.R.T. NAPA VALLEY 2019

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“The Blacksmith C.L.R.T. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 begins with a nose with briary ripe blackberries, mocha, nutmeg, pie spices, and light florals. The palate continues with black currants, dried prunes, cherry Luden’s cough drops, baker’s chocolate, and cloves. It is ripe on the palate with penetrating fruit, rich flavors, complex aromas, and a medium-long finish. It’s always great to find a ridiculous value in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.”

93 Points

2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

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MAROON

SPECIAL RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
COOMBSVILLE 2019

2019 Maroon Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

Paul Maroon acquired 37 acres in Coombsville over two decades ago, supplying grapes to Napa Valley’s leading wineries until 2009, when he ventured into crafting the inaugural vintage of Maroon. Coombsville gained AVA status in 2011, swiftly earning acclaim for its cooler climate, which imparts sophistication and elegant structure to its wines in the southern reaches of Napa Valley.

Maroon Estate’s 17 acres of vines reside in a bowl-shaped depression at the base of Mount George, an extinct volcano. This site provides a patchwork of rocky volcanic soil and fertile gravelly loams, ensuring efficient drainage and optimal water supply for the vines, culminating in impeccably balanced wines. 

The 2019 Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon arose from 30-year-old vines and some younger vines, providing a wide range of complex flavors and aromas, highlighting the exceptional vintage from Napa’s most celebrated new subregion.

MAROON
SPECIAL RESERVE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
COOMBSVILLE 2019
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“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of blackberry pie, black cherry preserves, and warm cassis leap from the glass, leading to wafts of violets, mint tea, and tar with a hint of licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate is wonderfully soft-spoken and savory, with nice, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness to support, finishing long and mineral-laced.”

95 Points

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

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HENDRY

CABERNET FRANC
BLOCKS 9D & 26
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Hendry Cabernet Franc Blocks 9D & 26 Napa Valley

The Hendry family has cultivated grapevines in Napa Valley since 1939, accumulating over 80 years of expertise in viticulture and standing as one of the region’s most prominent wine families. 

Located in the southern part of Napa, their 203-acre ranch benefits from a substantial coastal influence from San Pablo Bay, contributing to fresh acidity and vibrant fruit. Block 26 and 9D, planted in 1998 and 2003, are the Estate’s only Cabernet Franc vines, initially intended for blending; however, George Hendry was so impressed with the fruit quality that he began bottling the Cabernet Franc independently. 

Aged 15 months in French oak, Hendry’s 2019 Cabernet Franc presents fine tannins and a soft texture with a depth of flavor that evolves in the glass and is drinking beautifully after time in the bottle.

HENDRY
CABERNET FRANC
BLOCKS 9D & 26
NAPA VALLEY 2019

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“The Hendry 2019 Cabernet Franc from Blocks 26 and 9D opens with beautiful aromatics of lavender, cloves, a wet stone minerality, plums, baking spices, and cigar box. On the palate, the wine has an elegant entrance with soft tannins and flavors of blackberry, red plum, mocha, and saffron, intricately laced with sophistication. The wine’s silky texture flows into a smooth finish that doesn’t let you forget why Cabernet Franc is so special.”

95 Points

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

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RUBIA

PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Rubia Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Margaret and Joe Valenzuela founded Rubia Wine Cellars as a tribute to their love and deep desire to become a part of the winemaking world. The winery focuses on limited-production wines and strong friendships, allowing them access to renowned vineyards.

To pursue their vision, Margaret and Joe enlisted Julien Fayard as their winemaker, who had previously worked at much-heralded French vineyards such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte before relocating to the United States, assuming the role of Director of Winemaking under Philippe Melka. 

The 2019 production yielded 200 cases of powerful and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon from hillside vineyards in Calistoga and Howell Mtn blended with 45% Coombsville AVA Merlot. The wine matured for 20 months in French oak before release and is now drinking beautifully with a long, resonant finish.

RUBIA
PROPRIETARY RED
NAPA VALLEY 2019
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“The 2019 Red Blend is plush, dark and wonderfully inviting. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice are all kicked up in this juicy, potent Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Soft contours add to the wine’s immediacy and allure.”

92 Points

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

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SEQUUM

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
KIDD RANCH VINEYARD
NAPA VALLEY 2019

2019 Sequum Cabernet Sauvignon Kidd Ranch Vineyard Napa Valley

Hand-crafting powerful, terroir-expressive wines, Sequum is a boutique winery in Saint Helena led by Paul Skinner. With a Ph.D. in viticulture and soil science, Paul lives and breaths his Kidd Ranch Estate Vineyard, walking it daily. Knowing each vine like they are his children results in some of the most well-balanced wines that truly reflect their origin. 

The 2019 growing season saw a mild winter and spring followed by a warm summer and steady temperatures during harvest. This led to grapes reaching optimal ripeness levels, optimal concentration of flavors, and balanced acidity. 

Sequum’s 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a testament to the winery’s quality, showcasing power and depth for a sublime wine-drinking experience, with significant cellaring potential.

SEQUUM
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
KIDD RANCH VINEYARD
NAPA VALLEY 2019
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“The 2019 Sequum Cabernet is…” Spectacular.

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

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ARIETTA

QUARTET 2021
NAPA VALLEY RED

2021 Arietta Quartet Napa Valley Red

Powerhouse Napa Valley Winery, Arietta, specializes in Bordeaux-style blends from carefully chosen cooler-climate vineyards. In 2005, the winery enlisted Andy Erickson as their winemaker to further the quality of their wines. Andy is known for his expertise in producing some of Napa Valley’s finest wines, including Screaming Eagle, Staglin, Mayacamas, and Harlan Estate.

The 2021 vintage ushered in a temperate growing season with stable weather that allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection with fully developed flavors and tannins. 

Arietta’s wines are known for their finesse, balance, and prototypical Napa style, celebrated by wine lovers worldwide, and this flagship Quartet red blend continues that legacy.

ARIETTA

QUARTET 2021

NAPA VALLEY RED

 

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“The 2021 Quartet wonderfully captures the vibrancy and depth of the 2021 vintage… The wine is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, and it exhibits the full range of aromas and flavors that the blend implies. The Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the cooler climes of Napa Valley, drives the profile of the wine, with dark, savory tones of graphite, sage, mocha, and mint underpinning a core of black and red fruits. The Cabernet Franc provides the perfect level of spice and aromatic interest, showing notes of lavender, cardomom, and subtle fennel seed. Merlot adds a juicy blue-fruited element, and a small dose of Petit Verdot grounds the wine with earth tones and a hint of wood extract.”

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

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ANTHEM 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
MOUNT VEEDER 2019

2019 Anthem Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder

Julie and Justin Arbuckle established Anthem to craft small quantities of luxurious, opulent wines that showcase the intense, concentrated flavors of mountain-grown fruit. Situated atop Mount Veeder, the estate enjoys a relatively cool microclimate, even during the warmest summer afternoons, thanks to its high elevation and refreshing coastal influences from the nearby San Pablo Bay.

Following an extensive selection process involving more than 100 candidates, Julie and Justin ultimately selected Jeff Ames as their winemaker due to his extensive experience as an assistant winemaker at Outpost and Schrader under Thomas Rivers Brown and his winemaking expertise from working at TOR and Rudius. 

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from the property exudes a sultry, earthy minerality characteristic of Mount Veeder’s terroir. This wine is already turning heads with multiple scores in the mid-90s. It’s drinking great now and will continue to develop and impress for years to come.

ANTHEM 
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 
MOUNT VEEDER 2019
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“The 2019 Anthem Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is simply outstanding. Utterly delicious, this Cabernet opens to aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries, violets, graphite, sweet baking spices, dust and hints of loam all emerging from the glass. On the palate this possesses a full-bodied texture that is opluent with polished tannins and outstanding overall depth and concentration. It continues to impress as layers of ripe dark/red and blue fruits expand through the voluptuous finish. This is a wonderful wine that already drinking fantastic and also has all the elements to evolve gracefully for years to come.”

95 Points

2021 Barnett Vineyards Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyards Napa Valley

2021 Barnett Vineyards Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyards Napa Valley

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BARNETT VINEYARDS

CHARDONNAY 2021
SANGIACOMO VINEYARD
CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY

2021 Barnett Vineyards Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyards Napa Valley

Hal and Fiona Barnett founded Barnett Vineyards in 1983, producing varietally pure, polished, and powerful wines stemming from their commitment to sustainable practices with minimal intervention in the winemaking process. For over three decades, they’ve sourced their Chardonnay from the legendary Sangiacomo Vineyard in Carneros, earning access to some of the vineyards’ best blocks, including El Novillero, Vella, and Catarina.

The progress of barrel fermentation and later malolactic fermentation are routinely monitored by the winemaking team, sampling wine from each barrel to maintain the desired balance in the wine, resulting in a beautifully polished Chardonnay. 

The 2021 release is a testament to the team’s deep understanding of Sangiacomo terroir and the fruit, revealing a remarkable equilibrium of flavors. All this set against the backdrop of an exceptional vintage, this Chardonnay is a joy to behold.

BARNETT VINEYARDS
CHARDONNAY 2021
SANGIACOMO VINEYARD
CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY

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“Barnett Vineyards 2021 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay opens with notes of honeysuckle and peach blossoms, melted caramel, pear, pineapple, apple strudle, and a wet stone minerality. On the palate, the wine has flavors of sweet spices, waffle cone, pear, golden apple, and fresh bread dough. The wine has a delicate balance of flavor intensity and acidity that creates a long, elegant finish.”

95 Points

2021 Saddleback Old Vine Zinfandel Calistoga

2021 Saddleback Old Vine Zinfandel Calistoga

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SADDLEBACK

OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 
CALISTOGA 2021

2021 Saddleback Old Vine Zinfandel Calistoga

Nils Venge established Saddleback Cellars in 1982 before becoming the first American winemaker to achieve a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker for the Groth 1985 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This accomplishment solidified a benchmark of excellence in winemaking in Napa Valley, and 40 years later, Nils’ wines continue to be justly rewarded with 90+ Point reviews from numerous critics.

Saddleback Cellars sits on 14 acres on Money Road in the Oakville AVA, also home to prestigious names like Harlan Estate, Opus One, and Screaming Eagle. 

Nils sources his Zinfandel from old vines in Calistoga that give this fruit intense concentration, lively energy, and depth while maintaining Nils’ award-winning house style.

SADDLEBACK
OLD VINE ZINFANDEL 
CALISTOGA 2021
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“The Saddleback 2021 Zinfandel comes from old vines in Calistoga and gives deep aromas of cloves, cinnamon, plum, peach, preserves, and milk chocolate. On the palate, the wine has intense flavors of raspberry, bing cherry, blueberry muffins, and sweet baking spices. The wine has a mouth-coating, velvety texture with an enduring finish.”

94 Points

2020 Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #3 Oakville Napa Valley

2020 Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #3 Oakville Napa Valley

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DOLUM ESTATES

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CASK #3 OAKVILLE
NAPA VALLEY 2020

2020 Dolum Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #3 Oakville Napa Valley

Dedicated to crafting wines of distinctive character that encompass elegance while effectively reflecting their terroir, Dolum Estate founders enlisted the expertise of winemaker Chad Alexander. Chad’s expertise in soil science and prior experience at renowned wineries, including Hess Collection and Robert Craig, have achieved their objective, resulting in wines with rich, well-balanced flavors and a sense of refinement.

Dolum Estates sources fruit from carefully chosen sub-districts scattered across Napa Valley, and this highly selective approach results in exceptional wines.

The 2020 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Cask #3 is supple and rich, coming in at 96% Cabernet Sauvignon with 4% Merlot to slightly soften and round out the mid-palate, which ends with an everlasting finish.

DOLUM ESTATES
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
CASK #3 OAKVILLE
NAPA VALLEY 2020
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“Attractive aromas of blackcurrants and brambleberries with toasted cedar, anisette, cinnamon and tobacco leaf. Ripe and mellow on the palate with a full body and an array of plush, finely polished tannins. Complex and refined with a succulent, bittersweet, dark-fruited finish. Better after 2026.”

95 Points