"The 2023 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully expressive Oakville wine, opening with aromas of crushed blackberry, rhubarb pie, blueberry sauce, cocoa powder, and charred tomato, with a hint of grilled padrón peppers. On the palate, dark plum, black tea, peppercorn, violets, and Luxardo cherry unfold into a finish of firm yet silky tannins, showcasing depth, elegance, and classic Oakville character." —winemaker

"The 2024 Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry, layered with delicate notes of violets and dried spices. On the palate, it is a luscious, modern-styled wine with lush dark fruit notes, unfolding into rich flavors of cocoa and roasted coffee. Nuances of vanilla bean and baking spices add warmth and complexity, carrying through the long, smooth finish. Full-bodied and expressive, this wine is sourced from six of Paso Robles' eleven sub-districts, bringing together multiple expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon into a beautifully balanced wine with integrated, polished tannins." —winemaker

"Expressive aromas of ripe currants and Bing cherries, complemented by subtle hints of cedar, fresh tobacco leaf, and blackberry compote. On the palate, it is rich and flavorful, featuring a lively, well-balanced mouthfeel. Polished tannins coat the palate, delivering persistent flavors of dark chocolate and black currant. The finish is long and savory, characterized by depth and lingering complexity that encourages another sip." —winemaker

"Cakebread's classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon offers rich layers of ripe blackberry, plum, and boysenberry, enhanced by subtle hints of dark chocolate, baking spices, and toasty oak. The dark fruit profile is beautifully balanced by bright acidity and velvety tannins, delivering a full-bodied yet refined and elegant structure." —winemaker

"Playful and exuberant, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is brimming with black cherry and brambly oak spice aromas. Youthful and ripe with notes of cocoa and cardamom, the palate is plush and fleshy finishing with soft, supple tannins." —winemaker

"Elegantly structured and polished, Faust 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet is exquisitely balanced between freshness and richness on the palate. The cool forest notes that lift from the glass meld with oak spice, bay laurel, and fragrant underbrush while the wine's signature star anise gives way to beautifully concentrated flavors of Luxardo cherry, blueberry compote, and dark cocoa. Fine-grained tannins wrap around a backbone of acidity that persists-with intriguing wet-slate minerality-endlessly on the finish. The generous character of this wine makes it delicious now, but with its tight structure, it will age beautifully." —winemaker

"Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production of Napa Valley Cabernet. Grapes for this wine are farmed in a range of Napa’s sub-appellations – from Coombsville to Calistoga – with fruit from the valley floor creating lushness and the hillsides providing backbone. Diversification enables us to make the best possible wine in a given year, featuring layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe berries." —winemaker

"True to their heritage of producing top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine showcases a seamless blend of elegance and strength. It begins with captivating aromas of dark red berries and cardamom, leading the way to a defined palate that showcases flavors of fig jam and boysenberry pie. Firm, dusty tannins provide a sturdy foundation, guiding you to a long, focused finish that denotes a harmonious blend of mountain and valley floor fruit." —winemaker

"The 2023 vintage is ready for release. Dark ruby in color, the Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of freshly picked black currants and ripe blackberries, with subtle notes of violets, mocha, and dried spices." —winemaker

"The 2021 Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is in a ripe but fresh style, with polished tannins and ample acidity that will serve well for medium to long-term cellaring." —winemaker