"Estate vineyards in the Alexander Valley offer some of the redder, darker, and more dense tannins in the blend. With the composition of other mountain and valley vineyards, blended with Merlot helping to add riper and softer fruit expressions to provide wine length and balance. Blocks, varieties, and clones are kept separate until final blending to allow the greatest range of expression and blending options." —winemaker

"On the nose, it offers a sophisticated array of aromas, including ripe blackberries, plums, and a distinctive floral note of violets, complemented by subtle undertones of mocha and sweet spice from careful oak aging. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with a silky texture that envelops the mouth. Flavors of dark fruit are perfectly balanced with fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acidity that leads to a long, graceful finish. Notes of cedar and graphite add complexity, making this wine not only a pleasure to drink now but also promising for future aging. This 2023 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is a luxurious expression of its terroir, ideal for pairing with rich meat dishes or savoring on a special occasion." —winemaker

"One of Paso Robles best known Cabernets – drawn from J. Lohr's top vineyards throughout the appellation. Delicious with rosemary- seasoned ribeye, and garlic roasted potatoes with parsnips and fennel." —winemaker

"Introduced by Caymus Vineyards with the 2021 vintage, this wine is a California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon – supple, dark and rich, bearing the signature hallmarks of Caymus. It is sourced from sites throughout the state which feature climatic conditions, soils and topography that are ideally suited to Cabernet. This project stems from excitement over California’s diverse vineyard land, often in lesser-known areas, with the potential to produce exceptional Cabernet." —winemaker

"This Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of blackberry, cassis, fig, and mocha, with palate notes of dark fruit, earthy tobacco, clove, vanilla, and a touch of oak. It’s structured with plush tannins, a full mouthfeel, and a polished, lingering finish, making it a solid choice for grilled meats, roasts, or aged cheeses." —winemaker

"This Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine that started it all and set the exacting standards Josh Cellars holds themselves to for all their varietals. Perfectly balanced and made to be shared, this California wine is round, juicy, and easily enjoyed." —winemaker

"Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon brims with ripe, concentrated aromas of black currant, loganberry and fig, underscored by threads of warm spice and mocha." —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