Winemaker Notes
A marvelous, classic example of Napa Cabernet that releases aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry while remaining smooth and rich on the palate. The nose develops to reveal notes of plum, black cherry and blackberry. On the palate, this wine is pure and concentrated, full-bodied and deep and ends on a long and intense final note. Full-bodied, yet very polished and velvety, with a fine-grained texture that runs the length of the wine.
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Bernard Magrez Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon—crafted from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc—opens with alluring aromas of fragrant spices, aromatic blackberries, and well-integrated oak. Full-bodied and expressive on the palate, it offers layers of ripe berries and toasty oak, making it a perfect pairing for grilled short ribs. (Tasted: July 17, 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.