2019 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley

2019 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley

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Conn Creek

Cabernet Sauvignon
Special Selection
Napa Valley 2019

2019 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley

Conn Creek’s 2019 Special Selection delivers a commanding portrait of Napa Valley’s most grand terroirs: Rutherford, Oakville, Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder, and St. Helena, each woven together with meticulous precision. This wine serves as a sweeping symphony of the valley’s finest, where each site contributes its voice to a blend that’s layered, pedigreed, and full of vitality.

Winemaker Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant, with experience at Beaulieu, Tamber Bey, and Stag’s Leap, brings a steady hand and sharp instinct to the blend. Her 2019 Special Selection, a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon with precise touches of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, showcases her gift for balancing bold structure with lifted aromatics and polish.

The 2019 Special Selection is a culmination of Conn Creek’s deep relationships with Napa’s most esteemed growers, offering a blueprint of Napa’s greatness distilled through the winery’s decades-long commitment to meticulous vineyard selection. Every bottle captures a moment in time, layered with the legacy of sites that rarely share the same label.

Conn Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
Special Selection
Napa Valley 2019
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“The Conn Creek ‘Special Selection’ is a blend of appellations that were among the original sources of the estate (established in 1973) and from sites around Napa Valley. The idea is to frame a classically fashioned snapshot of Napa Cabernet through the eyes of Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant, who has been making the wines since 2017. Previously, she worked at Beaulieu Vineyard, Tamber Bey, and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. This 2019 is over a classic vintage expression, with fruit from Mt. Veeder, Oakville, St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Rutherford, Atlas Peak, and Spring Mountain AVAs. Very pretty blackberry fruit aromas, nuanced by tobacco, cedarwood, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied with tobacco-laced blackberry fruit, Bing cherry, and spiced plums, with delicious vanilla-kissed sweet oak spices and an undercurrent of mocha with fine-grained tannins and a finish of chalky minerality.”

95 Points

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Recoltant

Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022

2022 Recoltant Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Born from the heart of Napa Valley and shaped by one of its most skilled hands, the 2022 Récoltant Cabernet Sauvignon is a study in elegance, restraint, and quiet confidence. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Julien Fayard, whose artistry was honed at legendary estates like Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa, this Cabernet radiates the meticulous precision and refined elegance that have defined his distinguished career. 

Committed to capturing Napa’s purest expression, Récoltant partners with some of the region’s most respected growers. The result is a Cabernet that gracefully avoids extravagance, instead embracing a poised and elegant demeanor. 

Nearly all Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 vintage invites immediate enjoyment while holding the promise of a captivating evolution in the cellar. Elegant yet grounded, this wine speaks not with flash but with quiet conviction. For those who appreciate nuance over opulence, the 2022 Récoltant offers a soulful reflection of Napa Valley, one that rewards both contemplation and celebration.

Recoltant
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley 2022
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“The Recoltant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 displays a deep ruby color with good concentration. The nose offers ripe blueberries, sweet lavender notes, subtle vanilla, dusty minerals, and juicy blue and black fruits. On the palate, it delivers blackberries and red currants upfront, with ripe, smooth fruits that provide a generous core. The tannins are supple and integrated, supporting the big fruit profile without overwhelming it. Full-bodied and easy to drink, it finishes with medium-long length, showing balanced acidity and a touch of oak influence. Approachable now, it should evolve well over the next 5-7 years.”

93 Points

2022 Ty Caton Proprietary Red Moon Mountain District

2022 Ty Caton Proprietary Red Moon Mountain District

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Ty Caton

Proprietary Red
Upper Bench Block Three
Moon Mountain District 2022

2022 Ty Caton Proprietary Red Moon Mountain District

From a vineyard carved into the volcanic ridges of Moon Mountain, the Upper Bench Block Three Red emerges with striking poise and presence. This is Ty Caton’s crown jewel, sourced from the vineyard’s highest, most expressive block, where red clay and fractured basalt yield fruit of uncommon depth. The resulting wine is dense yet lifted, shaped as much by the rugged mountain elements as by Ty’s intuitive hand in the cellar.

The wine unfurls as a masterful Bordeaux-style blend: roughly two-thirds Merlot for its plush texture and expressive fruit, rounded out by one-third Cabernet Sauvignon that brings tension, depth, and structure. Together, they create a wine that’s supple yet focused, dark-fruited and lifted, with just enough muscle to command attention and enough polish to leave a lasting impression.

Crafted with restraint and a clear vision, the 2022 vintage embodies both place and philosophy. Its supple power, lifted aromatics, and finely etched tannins are born of thoughtful farming and minimalist winemaking. For lovers of site-driven blends, this wine delivers rare authenticity at a price that makes it even more compelling.

Ty Caton
Proprietary Red
Upper Bench Block Three
Moon Mountain District 2022
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“The 2022 Red Wine Caton Vineyard Upper Bench Block Three Red Wine includes 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend and is a deeper shade of ruby red. It’s very pretty on the nose, with cassis shining through as well as some red-fruited highlights and notes of pine, pressed flowers, and forest earth. It’s generous on the palate and has a kiss of sweet fruit, with pliant, ripe tannins and a creamy texture. It’s a charming wine to drink over the coming 7-8 years.”

92 Points

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

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Hourglass

Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2023

2023 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc Napa-Sonoma

With dazzling clarity and a harmonious touch of Semillon, the 2023 Hourglass Napa/Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc expresses a vibrant dialogue between tradition and innovation. Striking a perfect balance between Old-World structure and New-World exuberance, this wine reveals a luminous purity of fruit and compelling textural finesse, making it an irresistible expression of classic varietals.

Guided by renowned winemaker Tony Biagi, whose transformative decade at Plumpjack Winery set new standards of excellence, this blend masterfully unites grapes from the acclaimed Hourglass Estate Vineyard in Calistoga with select Sonoma sites. This deliberate selection crafts a richer, more nuanced regional portrayal of Sauvignon Blanc, beautifully highlighting its diverse terroir.

Through meticulous fermentation split between stainless steel and French oak, and skillful aging on lees, the wine achieves remarkable depth and a luxurious, layered texture. Vibrantly fresh yet gracefully structured, each sip invites a deeper exploration into its harmonious complexity, bringing a true celebration for fans of exceptional Sauvignon Blanc.

Hourglass
Sauvignon Blanc
Napa/Sonoma 2023
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“The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is bright and crystalline. Lemon peel, crushed rocks, mint, sage and slate are all finely delineated in this nervy, taut white. There’s a bit less new oak in the 2023, which further amplifies that tension.”

90 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

2021 Lorenzi Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley

2021 Lorenzi Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley

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Lorenzi Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve 2021
Napa Valley

2021 Lorenzi Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley

At once bold and impeccably refined, the 2021 Lorenzi Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon channels the raw intensity of Howell Mountain into something transcendent. Crafted from meticulously selected fruit by Julien Fayard and shaped with quiet precision by Don Lorenzi, this wine is a singular expression of place, pedigree, and purpose.

Aging for thirty-two months in new French oak has sculpted the wine into something both majestic and deeply harmonious. Plush yet restrained, it glides across the palate with a velvet intensity. The confident yet composed tannins promise a graceful arc of evolution, while its inner tension suggests decades of potential.

It is built on a foundation of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, subtly elevated by Merlot’s plushness, Petit Verdot’s depth, and Malbec’s intrigue. The result is a wine of striking clarity and dimension. With only 250 cases produced, its scarcity is as real as its brilliance. 

Lorenzi Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve 2021
Napa Valley
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“With the addition of some Merlot and Petit Verdot, this is a 28-month, 100% French-oaked aged Cabernet Sauvignon with chewy, but approachable suede tannins. Dusted with cocoa and blueberry. The wine comes on like a heavyweight, but broadens across the palate, reining in its powerful message. A sprinkle of white pepper, graphite, licorice, and soy sauce drench the palate on the finish.”

95 Points

2021 Buoncristiani O.P.C. Napa Valley Red

2021 Buoncristiani O.P.C. Napa Valley Red

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Buoncristiani

O.P.C. 2021
Napa Valley Red

2021 Buoncristiani O.P.C. Napa Valley Red

Each vintage of Buoncristiani O.P.C. reveals a new chapter in the captivating story of Napa Valley’s celebrated terroir. With an artful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, and a whisper of Merlot, this wine seamlessly weaves power and finesse into every sip. Born and raised in Napa, the Buoncristiani brothers connect deeply to their region, channeling intimate vineyard knowledge into each wine they produce.

Under the guidance of winemaker Jay Buoncristiani, each vineyard’s distinct voice is showcased brilliantly. His expert hand ensures that every element, from vibrant fruit to finely integrated tannins, aligns harmoniously, creating depth and perfect equilibrium. 

Buoncristiani has honed a signature style for more than twenty-five years, masterfully blending concentration and elegance to craft wines of profound texture and captivating allure. The 2021 O.P.C., sourced from some of Napa’s most revered vineyards, stands proudly among its predecessors, a stunning 95-point testament to bold, richly textured winemaking. 

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O.P.C. 2021
Napa Valley Red
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“The 2021 Red Wine O.P.C., Buoncristiani’s blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah and Merlot, is superb. Another rich wine in this range, the 2021 hits the palate with dense dark fruit, chocolate, graphite, leather, spice, plum and lavender. This rich, inky wine will delight Buoncristiani fans.”

95 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 Trujillo Petit Verdot Napa Valley

2021 Trujillo Petit Verdot Napa Valley

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Trujillo

Petit Verdot
Napa Valley 2021

2021 Trujillo Petit Verdot Napa Valley

In a region dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Michael Trujillo’s 2021 Napa Valley Petit Verdot stands apart with quiet force and unforgettable depth. The wine is rich and commanding, with intense flavors of blackberry, plum, and black currant, all wrapped in a polished, velvety texture. An iron fist in a velvet glove, it offers powerful structure, yet also lift and clarity, making it truly enjoyable.

Such a wine is no mere coincidence. Michael Trujillo brings over three decades of experience, shaped by his years at Sequoia Grove, Herb Lamb, and Karl Lawrence. His unwavering focus and independence from fleeting trends set him apart. He knows what renders a wine memorable, and his 2021 Petit Verdot reflects that dedication.

With just 58 cases produced, this is a wine to seek, savor, and remember. Trujillo’s 2021 Petit Verdot offers a rare glimpse into a varietal often subtly incorporated into blends, now given the space to shine with brilliance and purpose. Crafted by a winemaker whose expertise resonates in every detail, this wine delivers boldness without excess, structure without edge, and beauty without compromise.

Trujillo
Petit Verdot
Napa Valley 2021
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“TheTrujillo Napa Valley Petit Verdot 2021 captivates with its deep, inky core, promising an intense experience. The nose reveals a lush array of dark fruit preserves—blueberry and black plum dominate, complemented by wild, briary boysenberry syrup. Sweet purple florals and subtle pie spices complexity. The palate surges with bright yet plush red, blue, and black fruits. Flavors fill the mouth, supported by silky, supple tannins that create a polished, velvety structure. Bold yet balanced, this vibrant wine showcases the varietal’s potential and promises further evolution.”

93 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