Winemaker Notes
2021 produced some of the best fruit in recent years. Early rain, then almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, provided an ideal environment. The summer saw early and even ripening. Low yields created small berries with intense flavor. Harvest began early at the end of August. With optimal ripening, our winemakers could take their time bringing in the grapes. The wine has fantastic character with aromatic intensity and tremendous balance and structure that are equally lush and fruity. A tremendous year to experience the nuances and terroir distinction from around the valley.
Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 9% Malbec, 5% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A layered and lightly chewy red with currant, orange peel and hints of hazelnut. Fine tannins. Some pine, cedar, graphite, black currant and iodine. Perfumed. Tannins turn fine and bright. Excellent length and serious tension. One of the best I have had. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon, 15% petit verdot, 11% cabernet franc, 9% malbec and 5% merlot. Drinkable but will age nicely. Best in two or three years.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Medium garnet in color, the 2021 Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry offers a harmonious and layered experience. The nose reveals vibrant aromas of red berries, fragrant spice, and a hint of candied ginger. On the palate, the wine is composed and supple, delivering a generous core of ripe berries and spice-laced complexity. A natural partner to Korean beef dishes, especially galbi or bulgogi, where the wine’s energy and spice complement the savory-sweet flavors. Tasted: July 23, 2025, San Francisco, CA, USA)
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Jeb Dunnuck
A cuv e that was first made in 1990, the 2021 Tapestry Reserve is another large production release that brings the goods. More black fruits, chocolate, licorice, and dusty earth notes define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Bravo to the team at Beaulieu for delivering this level of quality at this production level!
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Wine Enthusiast
Bramble and woodsy freshness dance with aromatics of resinous herbs, carrying into flavors of ripe black fruits and layers of spices. Hints of cocoa and a touch of vanilla emerge with further sipping, hinting at a mix of warm summer pastries of rhubarb, strawberry and a touch of marzipan. Powdery fine and richly layered tannins carry into a long finish.
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Vinous
The 2021 Red Wine Tapestry Reserve is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend. Succulent dark red plum, mocha, licorice, spice and new leather are front and center. Soft, silky contours wrap it all together, adding to a sense of immediacy that is impossible to miss.
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Wine Spectator
There's a lively feel to the mix of plum, boysenberry and black cherry preserve flavors, while a swath of bramble underscores the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Merlot. Drink now through 2034.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.