Winemaker Notes
The 2023 vintage of Band of Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon showcases a beautifully balanced and expressive Napa Cab. The nose opens with vibrant dark fruit—blackcurrant, blackberry, boysenberry—layered with red cherry, cocoa nib, tobacco, and a hint of black olive. Floral notes of lavender and dried rose petals mingle with warm baking spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2023 Band of Vintners Cabernet Sauvignon shows a medium ruby color and opens with aromas of sun-dried stones and dried blackberries. On the palate, this wine delivers a lively interplay of ripe berry flavors and subtle oak accents. Enjoy it with Inihaw na Baboy—Filipino-style grilled pork skewers marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar—where the wine’s vibrant fruit and gentle oak perfectly complement the dish’s smoky, caramelized edges. (Tasted: October 31, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.