California Cabernet Sauvignon

The Grove Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon opens with extreme deepened hues and vibrant colors. Aromas include a romantic fusion of black currant, dry herbs and slight earthiness. Dark berries and cherries accompanied by subtle spice leave a smooth finish. Pairs well with marinated grilled tri-tip and vegetables, as well as, pasta dishes with marinara or Bolognese.

Tastings Institute - Black garnet color. Aromas of morello cherry, terra cotta, polished oak, chocolate covered candied orange peel, and spice cabinet with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a warming, layered, long anise, savory spices, and dark chocolate finish with well-integrated, drying tannins and heavy oak flavor. A delicious and complex cabernet sauvignon to serve with...

Layered and complex, our Bourbon Barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass with aromas of blackberry cobbler, graham cracker, brown sugar, milk chocolate, coffee and smoke. A palate of blueberry pie, praline, sweet vanilla custard, caramel and mocha is framed by soft, chewy tannins and a hint of toasted oak on the lingering finish.

Winemaker Notes Ripe notes of blueberry compote, plums, fresh violet petals and currant. A round mouthfeel with hints of blackberry bramble, black pepper. Bordeaux-like earthiness, with bright acidity and velvety, persistent tannin. This wine pairs wonderfully with anything salty or high in fat. Delicious alongside any of the following dishes: pasta bolognese, sausage pizza, spare ribs (or any...

90 points Wine Enthusiast Soft and expressive aromas of strawberry and darker plum meet with soil, crushed rocks, anise and dried tarragon on the nose of this bottling. Sticky tannins frame the savory, smoked fruit flavors of the sip, where hints of cracked pepper and charred beef also emerge.

88 pts Wine Enthusiast Full bodied and mouthfilling, this generous, ripe, blueberry-scented and black-cherry-flavored wine has lots to like. It's exuberant in flavor, broad and smooth in texture, and has very light tannins so it seems to melt in the mouth

90 points Wine Enthusiast Gorgeous ripe fruits and a generous, velvety texture make this full-bodied wine delicious and mouthfilling. Plenty of dark plum, black cherry, chocolate and vanilla flavors all mingle on the palate. 14.8% ABV

Wine Enthusiast - 91 pts. This attractively priced 100% varietal red is aged in French oak, 50% of it new, an impressive addition to the flavors in the wine. Cherry-covered chocolate richness is complemented by a bright thread of acidity and tension in this structured, complex wine.

A new California Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza is produced by Chuck Wagner, owner and winemaker of Caymus Vineyards. It reflects the “bonanza” of the great state of California – the discovery of land where delicious Cabernet can be farmed. Calling back to a time when good wine with dinner was a simple pleasure, Bonanza features flavors of dark berries, vanilla and toasty bread with silky...

A complex wine with layers of deep black fruits. Deep aromas of plum, cassis, black tea, cedar, cigar box, and licorice. Long finish with baking spices on the palate. Supple tannins that that add structure and weight to this special wine. Aged for 18 months using 100% French oak to create a masterpiece. This wine demonstrates why Napa Valley is considered one of the finest places in the world to...

92 Points Beverage Testing Institute (May 2022) Gold Medal Exceptional! "Violet color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate covered berries, mocha nuts, and purple flowers with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium-to-full body and a seamless, interesting, medium-long finish displaying accents of chocolate orange peels, berry chutney on raisin toast, and spiced nuts with well-integrated, chewy tannins and...

Winemaker Notes Sourced principally from their five family estates in Yountville, their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays red cherry, baked strawberry, and horehound vanilla aromas with hints of fig and coffee bean. This medium- to full-bodied wine showcases a rich mix of berry, chocolate, and buttery caramel flavors set against a beautifully integrated backdrop of toasted oak, all leading...

92 points Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The lively 2019 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon offers a complete regimen of nuances and shows excellent textures on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of black fruit, oak, and a touch of violets. Enjoy it with grilled lamb chops.

James Suckling 92 Points - A very aromatic red, offering baking spices, such as cinnamon, cloves and anisette, as well as notes of ripe blackcurrants, plums and dark chocolate. Full-bodied with soft tannins and a ripe yet vibrant and juicy fruit core. Long, warming finish. Drinkable now, but better in a few years.

Cocoa, raspberry jam, and dried fig highlight a bright, fresh nose that quickly settles into a steady parade of baking spices, black pepper, and earth. Deceptively soft initially, the wine builds with its viscosity and concentration amidst layers of ripe plum, very fine tannins, and espresso bean. A lively ginger note adds a touch of spice, bolstered by dried cherry, tobacco, and fresh bright...

94 points Wine Enthusiast This wine shows its mountain provenance in meaty, grippy and gritty tannins and a broad expansive weight on the palate. But beneath its brawn is beauty and a rounded lushness of delicious drinkability, a mix of brambly blackberry, cherry, cassis and crushed rock. Let it sit in the glass over time or consider cellaring. Enjoy 2026–2031.

95 points Wine Enthusiast This is a great appellation wine blended with small amounts of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Cedar, char and celery salt accent tight, refined tannins that grip the palate with intense flavor and texture. Black currant, crushed rock and a hint of toasted oak also contribute. Enjoy best from 2027–2032.

Wine enthusiast 90 Points - this elegant wine displays the great conditions of the vintage, allowing blackberry fruit, fig, cedar and a note of dark chocolate to mingle over a medium-bodied palate of refined tannin and oak.

92 points - Wilfred Wong of Wine.com COMMENTARY: The 2019 Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is lovely and shows excellent staying power on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers beautiful aromas and flavors of ripe cherries, black fruits, and complimentary oak nuances. Try it with a grilled, well-marbled ribeye.

Our classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of ripe blackberry and boysenberry with hints of dark chocolate and sweet oak. On the palate, the dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and lush tannins that carry all the way over a lingering, elegant finish—with just a kiss of minerality. Enjoy this wine now, with everything from lamb burgers to filet mignon and fire-roasted...

91 points Wilfred Wong. The Silver Oak Alexander Valley, one of California's top Cabernet Sauvignon producers in Sonoma County, has produced a rock-solid Cab in 2018. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of black fruit, licorice, and oak. With a shading of coconut nuances, this wine should pair nicely with skewered pork on a bed of sesame rice.

3 liter does not ship! Wine Spectator 90 Points “Ripe and juicy in feel, but with a sense of purity and restraint, as the cassis, cherry puree and raspberry notes stream through in unison, picking up light anise, singed alder and iron details. The long finish is tightly focused. Best from 2020 through 2028.” 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah."