2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

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Mt. Brave

Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder 2019

2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

After years of quiet evolution in the cellar, the 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon is finally revealing the full measure of its power and grace. What was once tightly coiled and brooding has unfurled into a symphony of mountain fruit, fine tannin, and haunting perfume. The wine offers a mesmerizing reminder of what patience can achieve in the hands of a master.

100pt winemaker Chris Carpenter has spent more than two decades decoding the language of Napa’s mountain vineyards, and Mt. Brave is among his most eloquent expressions. From the steep, fractured slopes of Mt. Veeder, he coaxes fruit that balances density with lift, structure with purity. The 2019 reveals that duality: a wine of formidable strength that moves with the grace of a dancer.

Now, with time having sculpted its edges to perfection, the 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet stands at its pinnacle. It opens with an arresting purity, unfolding in layers before settling into a finish that seems to stretch toward the horizon. Mt. Brave’s 2019 vintage is mountain Cabernet at its most complete: soulful, sophisticated, and utterly compelling.  

Mt. Brave
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder 2019
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“Showcasing the lovely freshness of high-elevation Mt Veeder grapes. Vivid boysenberry and mulberry fruits give way to mountain herbs, dusty minerals and rich toasty cedar. A compact wine revealing black-fruited flavours and savoury herbal nuances alongside sculpted tannins that are pixelated and mouthcoating. An impressively long finish of iron shavings, baked agave and dried chaparral.”

97 Points

2022 Ovid Experiment No. N7.2 Napa Valley

2022 Ovid Experiment No. N7.2 Napa Valley

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Ovid

Experiment No. N7.2
Napa Valley, 2022

2022 Ovid Experiment No. N7.2 Napa Valley

At OVID, winemaking has always existed on the edge of science and poetry. The 2022 Experiment No. N7.2 embodies that balance, translating raw mountain intensity into fluid grace. Crafted from fruit grown on Pritchard Hill, this wine channels volcanic soils, unrelenting sun, and meticulous viticultural precision into a Cabernet blend that feels both sculpted and spontaneous, bringing a rare equilibrium of intellect and instinct.

Winemaker Austin Peterson, drawing on mentorship from Andy Erickson and Michel Rolland, explores how subtle variations in elevation and canopy height can reshape a wine’s voice. The wine spent 20 months in French oak, allowing the structure of Cabernet Sauvignon to merge gracefully with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The blend reveals OVID’s signature balance between extraction and elegance, where intensity never overshadows finesse.

Inspired by the Roman poet Ovid, celebrated for his transformative “Metamorphoses,” the winery embraces a philosophy of innovative exploration. Every vintage from OVID is a conversation with nature, and N7.2 feels like its most eloquent reply yet. This is OVID at its most articulate: bold, cerebral, and effortlessly beautiful.

Ovid
Experiment No. N7.2
Napa Valley, 2022
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“The 2022 Ovid Experiment No. N7.2 is a compelling Napa Valley red, blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and lower percentages of Merlot and Petit Verdot, sourced from high-elevation Pritchard Hill vineyards. On the nose, it blooms with precise layers of red currants and spiced black plum, supported by cedar, warm baking spices, wet-stone minerality, cocoa powder, and a dusting of white pepper, revealing an intricate aromatic profile. The palate delivers sweet blackberries with bright, intensely flavored fruit that maintains a very linear, focused foundation. Firm yet satiny tannins provide structure without aggression, leading to a long, elegant finish that echoes the nose’s complexity. This wine possesses genuine depth and balance, promising evolution over the next 15+ years, gaining further complexity.”

95 points

2021 Grand Napa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2021 Grand Napa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Grand Napa

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Grand Napa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Grand Napa’s 2021 Reserve Cabernet is a reminder that power, when guided by grace, leaves the most profound impression. The wine embodies the quiet confidence of a classic vintage, defined by clarity, energy, and poise. Its core of Cabernet Sauvignon delivers precision and depth, while Cabernet Franc contributes lifted florals, and Merlot softens the edges with its signature plushness, resulting in a wine that feels sculpted rather than forced.

 

Drawn from premier sites across Rutherford, Calistoga, and the broader Napa Valley, the 2021 Reserve captures the essence of each terroir in a single, harmonized voice. Under Stéphane Vivier’s steady hand, these elements are woven together with restraint and precision, creating a wine that reflects both the diversity of Napa and the unity of a master’s touch.

Aged twenty-two months in fine French oak, the 2021 Reserve reveals both pedigree and purpose. The texture is silken yet structured, the finish long and deliberate. Vivier’s craftsmanship ensures it will age with poise, deepening in nuance and complexity over time. For collectors seeking the intersection of authenticity, longevity, and value, few Cabernets express Napa’s modern elegance as confidently as this one.

Grand Napa
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2021
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“Winemaker Stéphane Vivier matures this Cabernet in 50% new French oak for 22 months. Fragrant dusty earth minerals, cranberry fruit laced with cinnamon spices, and hints of dried rosemary and sage. Medium-bodied with gentle tannins that glide to a spicy finish with blood orange acidity and hints of clove and cassis.”

92 Points

2018 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

2018 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

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Leto

Exceptional Selection
Cabernet Sauvignon
Saint Helena 2018

2018 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

Some of Napa’s most extraordinary wines are born far from the spotlight. The 2018 Leto Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a small, unassuming vineyard on Pratt Avenue in St. Helena, where half-century-old vines yield fruit of remarkable depth. This is not a wine made for acclaim, but for integrity: a deeply personal statement from a veteran winemaker who understands that restraint, time, and patience reveal more than ambition ever could.

From these weathered vines comes fruit that speaks in fine detail rather than volume. The 2018 vintage captures St. Helena’s subtle contrasts of warm valley-floor ripeness layered over cool evening structure. Twenty-one months in French oak added definition, not disguise. It’s a Cabernet that feels sculpted by nature, not built by human hands.

After years of quiet rest, the 2018 Exceptional Selection feels perfectly composed, its elements aligned. The fruit hums with energy, the tannins have softened into velvet, and the finish stretches on with calm assurance. 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 2018
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“The Leto 2018 Exceptional Selection Cabernet Sauvignon shines with opulence and elegance, beginning with aromas of blooming lavender, blackberries, plums, dark chocolate, cloves, cedar, and sage. On the palate, the wine has concentrated flavors with depth and length, ranging from fresh black fruits, flourless dark chocolate cake, savory notes, allspice, and graphite. The finish is long and seamless, and the wine is stunning at the present moment and shows indications of a wine capable of extended aging in the cellar.” 

97 Points

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

2023 James Joseph Kathryn's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2023 James Joseph Kathryn’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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James Joseph

Kathryn’s Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2023

2023 James Joseph Kathryn's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

In a valley steeped in prestige, few producers have carved a legacy as quietly compelling as James Joseph. For more than twenty years, these Cabernet Sauvignons have spoken not in thunderous declarations but in eloquent whispers of terroir and time, each vintage an exploration of Napa’s most prized vineyard sites. The 2023 Kathryn’s Reserve continues that lineage with striking brilliance, embodying the belief that true greatness lies in balance.

With Kathryn’s Reserve, winemaker Grant Long Jr. channels decades of experience and a deep understanding of Napa’s patchwork terroirs into a wine that feels both timeless and immediate. The 2023 vintage speaks with uncommon clarity, revealing the kind of precision and purity that only emerge when everything aligns: ideal weather, mature vines, and a winemaker attuned to the rhythms of the season.

James Joseph reveals a Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the grandeur of Napa without the imposing price tag that often accompanies it. It’s a wine that overdelivers in every dimension: sourcing, craftsmanship, aging potential, and sheer drinking pleasure. In doing so, it redefines what value can mean, and it’s the bottle most will wish they had bought more of when they had the chance.

James Joseph
Kathryn’s Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2023

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“The James Joseph 2023″ Kathryn’s Reserve” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a structured aromatic profile of blackcurrants, blackberries, and plum, complemented with notes of violets, graphite, and cedar. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and supple, with flavors of dark fruits, hints of mocha, cassis, and sweet tobacco. The wine has fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity with a long, refined, impressive persistence and finish. The wine has a youthful approachability, but will definitely age well in the cellar due to the near-perfect conditions for the 2023 vintage in Napa Valley.”

95 Points

2022 White Lane Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

2022 White Lane Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

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White Lane

Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena 2022

2022 White Lane Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena

Some wines feel destined from the start, their stories already written in the soil long before a single grape is harvested. The 2022 White Lane is one of those rare discoveries. A wine born from a hidden pocket of Napa Valley, where vines quietly thrive along a secluded lane near V. Sattui. Once a closely guarded secret, shared only among those who knew where to look, this singular bottling now emerges for an audience small enough to count on one hand: just 72 cases made. 

At its core, White Lane captures everything that defines St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon at its most expressive. It’s a pure, unblended statement of variety and place. Power and precision are held in perfect tension, with vibrant fruit and lifted freshness underscoring its depth. 

Thirty-one months of aging in oak have shaped the wine with patience and restraint. The result is a Cabernet of remarkable finesse. It is both commanding and composed. White Lane is the embodiment of why many of us fall in love with Napa Cabernet in the first place. Not for its power alone, but for the rare and unforgettable beauty that lies beneath.

White Lane
Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena 2022
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“The 2022 White Lane St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon offers a focused nose of briary mountain blackberries, black currants, crushed stone, French lavender, and freshly turned moist earth. On the palate, it’s full and powerful, slightly riper than the 2021, with dense, compact black berry fruit and a fresh finish. A thread of liquid saline complexity adds depth, complemented by a subtle oak hint. The tannins are smooth and supple, making it approachable now, yet structured for aging over a decade. Balanced and precise, it’s a strong expression of St. Helena terroir.”

95 Points

2023 Vaughn Duffy Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap

2023 Vaughn Duffy Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap

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Vaughn Duffy

Pinot Noir
Petaluma Gap 2023

2023 Vaughn Duffy Pinot Noir Petaluma Gap

Vaughn Duffy’s 2023 Pinot Noir captures the elemental drama of the Petaluma Gap, bringing its origins to life with clarity and focus. Produced from just six barrels, it’s an intimate, terroir-driven expression of one of California’s most distinctive coastal appellations, revealed through Matt Duffy’s singular focus on crafting Pinot Noir that speaks eloquently of its place. 

Here the Petaluma Gap’s daily wind and fog take center stage, slowing ripening and etching natural acidity into the fruit. The 2023 season ran cool and late, which allowed full flavor development at modest sugars. The result is a Pinot Noir that feels vivid and finely tuned, with energy that carries from first aroma to final sip. 

This wine’s brilliance lies in its balance: intensity without weight, elegance without fragility. After 10 months in French oak, the wine emerges with depth and polish, its supple tannins framing a core of crystalline fruit and savory complexity. It’s a testament to the power of place and the precision of thoughtful winemaking, bottled in its purest form.

Vaughn Duffy
Pinot Noir
Petaluma Gap 2023
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“Focused aromas of dusty cherry, cinnamon and sage waft from the glass on the nose of this Pinot. The palate delivers a bright pop of orange peel acidity, with flavors of crushed raspberry, black tea and cinnamon, with extremely supple tannin along the finish.”

94 Points

2022 Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Teeter-Totter

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

2022 Teeter-Totter Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Teeter-Totter’s 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon harmonizes prestige with approachability, blending exceptional winemaking and meticulous farming with remarkable value. Crafted under the guidance of Benoît Touquette, a winemaker renowned for producing numerous 100-point wines, this bottling demonstrates that world-class craftsmanship can remain accessible without sacrificing quality.

The philosophy behind Teeter-Totter is elegantly straightforward: apply the same rigorous attention to detail that Benoît employs in his most celebrated wines to a bottling designed for wider appreciation. The 2022 Cabernet embodies this vision, crafted with the same barrel-by-barrel precision as his acclaimed triumphs, yet priced to invite immediate enjoyment.

In the end, Teeter-Totter is exactly what its name suggests: a perfect balance, achieved through vision, precision, and heart. The 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers richness without excess, elegance without austerity, and value without compromise. A reminder that true artistry lies in creating wines that resonate deeply, across tables and time.

Teeter-Totter
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

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“…intensely perfumed with ripe blackberry, violets, and rich cedarwood accents. Silken dark berry fruit is plump, juicy, and generous, framed by polished tannins that glide to a long, wet-slate, mineral-driven finish. It’s the kind of wine you want to drink on its own, yet it has the structure to carry a meal—especially hearty pastas, braised meats, or your favourite smash burger.”

97 Points

2022 Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

2022 Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

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Faust

The Pact
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville 2022

2022 Faust The Pact Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

When the warmth of Napa meets the cool embrace of San Pablo Bay, a remarkable harmony emerges. The Pact by Faust embodies this alchemy, a wine that balances density with freshness, richness with restraint. It reflects the unique character of Coombsville’s microclimate, crafting a sophisticated expression of its quiet power.

At the heart of this wine lies Faust’s Coombsville estate vineyard, rooted in the remnants of an ancient volcanic caldera.

Here, rocky soils and cooling maritime winds converge to produce fruit of exceptional purity and precision. This site demands patience and rewards vision, yielding Cabernet that blends the strength of its foundation with the elegance of its climate.

The power of The Pact lies in its intensity, matched by finesse. It is a Cabernet that doesn’t simply represent Coombsville, but defines it. Standing as one of the purest articulations of Napa Valley’s most intriguing appellation, the 2022 vintage delivers an unforgettable expression of Napa Valley’s evolving story.

Faust
The Pact
Cabernet Sauvignon
Coombsville 2022
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“So strong but subtle and silky on the surface and muscular underneath. Very concentrated, tight and powerful, with mineral, iron, cocoa and chalk flavors on a foundation of superfine, powdery tannins. It’s pretty but dense, beautifully concentrated, full-bodied and well balanced. Drinkable now, but best from 2030.”

95 Points