J.J. Huber’s Laguna Canyon Winery is a favorite with the locals, and the 2016 Laguna Canyon Winery Chaparral Cuvée, Fountaingrove, a Bordeaux-inspired blend, is a great example of why.
If you think Sonoma County Cabernet can’t compete with neighboring Napa, think again. The 2007 Knights Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon made with To Kalon and Dr. Crane vineyard fruit is captivating.
The 2023 Anecdote Cabernet Sauvignon marks a pivotal chapter for Afterwords Wines. Sourced primarily from the Coombsville AVA, this ultra-limited release of just three barrels combines Julien Fayard’s technical precision with the region’s cooler-climate structure. It offers a polished and savory profile suitable for cellaring or decanting today.
This 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon highlights the distinct terroir of the Knights Valley AVA. Crafted by Beringer Vineyards, it offers a concentrated profile of black fruit, savory herbs, and polished tannins. With a drinking window extending well into the next decade, it presents a structured yet approachable option for Cabernet
This Chianti Classico Riserva from the Campani family offers a patient and structured take on Sangiovese. Produced in limited quantities in Castelnuovo Berardenga, it combines extended oak aging with the region’s characteristic freshness. It is a wine built for slow enjoyment rather than a quick toast.
Sourced from elite Napa Valley vineyards under strict non-disclosure agreements, the 2021 Sleeper Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rare access point to high-caliber winemaking. Crafted by Jean Hoefliger, this release balances the concentration of the 2021 vintage with polished tannins, delivering a structured, age-worthy profile defined by dark fruit and graphite.
San Felice’s 2020 Vigorello is a Toscana IGT blend led by Pugnitello, with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a splash of Petit Verdot. Aged 24 months in French barriques, it shows dark berry fruit, sweet spice, and tobacco, framed by firm tannins and fresh acidity. Built for cellar, approachable after decanting.
Less than 100 cases of this Napa Valley Bordeaux-blend are produced per vintage, which makes snagging a bottle a real triumph. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a bottle of this rare wine, and, needless to say, it didn’t disappoint.
This library release showcases the immense longevity of high-elevation Cabernet Sauvignon from the Sierra Foothills. Produced by Gideon Beinstock at Renaissance Vineyard and Winery, the 2001 vintage offers a distinct, savory profile with resolved tannins and moderate alcohol. It presents a look into the history of California viticulture outside the
The 2022 Diana Madeline is a benchmark example of biodynamic farming in Margaret River. This Cabernet-dominant blend balances the warmth of the vintage with the region’s cooling maritime influence. Notes of blackcurrant, graphite, and violet are supported by firm tannins; creating a structured wine built for long-term cellaring.
Clos Saint-Jean’s 2021 Deus Ex Machina is a concentrated, full-bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape built on ripe red and black berries, licorice, roasted nuts and cedar over polished tannins. Elevated but well-handled alcohol and vibrant acidity frame a long, persistent finish. Serious cellar potential, with drinking now through 2040 in good cellars.
A concentrated, full-throttle G2 that leans into black-fruit power and spice. The structure and length are here, but the elevated alcohol and ripe tone make it feel less precise than top-tier Saxum vintages.