Winemaker Notes
Dark plum. Fragrant aromas of cocoa nibs, blackberry, pie crust, and boysenberry jam. Rich flavors of black cherry pie filling, creamed plum, and a hint of clove. Elegant on the palate, with strong acidity and a long, smooth finish accompanied by velvety tannins.
Pair with skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce, beef bolognese, or an eggplant parmesan.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Aromas of berry jam augment a perfume of vanilla and bluebells, Chewy tannins develop a velvet sheen, supplementing violets embedded in dark chocolate and coffee.A dramatic, structured, well- endowed red whose texture defines plushness
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Wine Enthusiast
Full bodied and superripe tasting, this wine shows powerful black cherry, cedar and cinnamon flavors on a firmly tannic texture, but maintains a nice polish in the mouthfeel. Approachable now and best from 2026.
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.