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9.2

Grand Napa Vineyards Stone Crib Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Rutherford, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with light oak, chocolates, light earth, licorice, herbs, spices and wild flowers.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cooked cherries, dark chocolates, dark coffee, spices, light earth and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 5 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford in Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully, although still young. Powerful yet elegant.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Rich and fruit forward but not extracted. Showing elegance with good structure.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Not your typical Napa Cabernet, as it shows some touches of old world as well. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

Needed 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

I had the 2018 vintage a few years ago, and it is very consistent.

Fruit forward and good by itself as a sipping wine. Would also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$165. — 6 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, herbs, eucalyptus, light spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, plums, currants, cedar, licorice, peppercorn, coffee, cola, light vanilla, tobacco, herbs and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, red chili pepper and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville is already drinking beautifully. Nicely balanced, complex and engaging. Elegant, tangy and rich. Soft and smooth.

Delicious right out of the bottle, easy to drink, and very approachable. As it opens up, more earth notes show up.

Showing a great nose. Spicy and entertaining.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years, and showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent, and so much better with age.

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with my Leg of Lamb dish.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$80. — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, cola, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, black tea, peppercorn and cola.

Long finish with no tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 10-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Complex and nicely balanced.

Good right out of the bottle and didn't evolve much with air, even after after 2 hours.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

I had this vintage 7 years ago, and it is so much better now. Probably a little past its peak, but delicious nonetheless. A little flat at this point, but very tasty. I love these Cabernet based Bordeaux blends.

Easy drinking and a great sipping wine.

A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged in (28% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45 (current vintage). — 3 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, dried figs, cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, light black tea and peppercorn.

Short finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious, yet so young Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining. Well balanced and spicy. Really enjoyed the nose.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc with some Merlot and Petit Verdot. Aged for 22 months in (90% new) French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 7 barrels.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$300. — 13 days ago

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9.2

The Vice Wines The Waterfall Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with medium plus intensity and a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose with red and blue fruits, light oak, spices, wild flowers and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, light oak, coffee, spices, chocolates, peppercorn and light tea.

Tangy finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is starting to drink very nicely now. Tangy and spicy. Complex with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and engaging.

Showing good structure, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Fruity, but not in your face kind of wine.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Would be interesting to revisit it in 5 years.

Needs a couple of hours in the decanter to open up properly. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from vines grown at 2,400 feet of elevation, were aged in (70% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months. A small production of only 3,000 bottles.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$125. — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Earthy nose with black fruits and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, dark chocolates, coffee, light vegetables, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Paulliac. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex, elegant and fruit forward.

This 9 year old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot. Aged in (75% new) French oak barrels for 17 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$85. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, blackberries, cedar, spices, vanilla, chocolates, light alcohol, herbs and peppercorn.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, coffee, herbs and peppercorn.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant, smooth and spicy.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink nicely now, but still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Aged in (80% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. 900 cases produced.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$235. — 3 months ago

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9.2

The Walls Vineyards Stanley Groovy A Cab Supreme Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, black currants, cooked cherries, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, light earth, spices, light black tea and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, earth, licorice, light cedar, herbs, black pepper and light green tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington state. Rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward and engaging. Nicely balanced and complex.

This Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Washington State is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 60 Minutes in the decanter. The alcohol is already well integrated.

Delicious by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.

A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Merlot.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 20 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Nose of blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, light earth, light vanilla, chocolates, black pepper and coffee.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already delicious. Rich and powerful, yet elegant, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

I've had a few vintages of this Cabernet Sauvignon and it is so much better with age.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired beautifully with food too.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious one from Red Mountain.

Purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Elegant nose with blue and black fruits, light cedar, light earth and chocolates notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, dried figs, light cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates and earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain. Elegant and rich. Complex, spicy and entertaining.

This 8 year old Cabernet is drinking close to its peak. Fruit forward and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Showing a great mouthfeel with nice balance and elegance. Interesting enough to drink by itself and talk about.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points. Wine Advocate 93 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 months ago