93 points, Cellar Selection, Gold Medal
"Opaque deep purple color. Elegant, minerally, fruity aromas of blackberry, wet earth, crushed rock, and dark spice with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dry medium-full body and a peppery, captivating, medium-long black plum, black currant, five spice, and leather finish with dusty, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. Dense, rich Cabernet Sauvignon that has ample fruit and just enough tannin to keep you going back for more."
- Beverage Testing Institute, June 2025- 2023 vintage
90 points, Gold Medal
- Critics Challenge, June 2025 - 2023 vintage93 points, Publisher's Picks
"This limited release Cab with its location pedigree offers an elegant mouthfeel. Dried violets, sage, and clove converge with old world acidity and an earthy nature. Black fruit emerges alongside tobacco and anise for a lengthy, satin-lined finish."
- Meridith May, The Tasting Panel, November 2022 - 2018 vintage
93 points
- Wilfred Wong - 2018 vintage92 points, Gold Medal
Cellar Selection. Garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of green herbs, prickly pear cactus, and bell pepper, black berry, black currant, and worn leather with a satiny, bright, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, involved, long finish... This Napa Cab has an excellent interplay of fruit and herb flavors that should gain weight and complexity with decanting or cellaring.
- Beverage Testing Institute, October 2022 - 2018 vintage