2018 Harlan Estate, Oakville, Napa Valley,

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot

100pts Robert Parker

(Crème de Cassis/Violet/Chocolate Covered Cherry)

1690

2019 Bond “Quella”, Napa Valley, CA

99pts James Suckling

(Blackcurrant/Blueberry/Warm Spice)

1008

2019 Bryant Family Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA

99pts James Suckling

(Blackcurrant/Mushroom/Blood Orange)

912

2018 Penfolds Bin 98 “Quantum”, 87% Oakville Diamond Mountain District, CA/13% South Australia, Australia

87% Cabernet Sauvignon/13% Shiraz

100pts Somm Journal

(Blueberry/Chalk/Violet)

843

2009 Kathryn Hall, Napa Valley, CA (MAGNUM)

80% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Merlot/4% Petit Verdot/1% Malbec

93pts Wine Spectator

(Cassis/Dark Chocolate/Black Licorice)

796

2018 Buccella Cuvée Katrina Eileen, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Robert Parker

(Black Currant/Mocha/Eucalyptus)

600

2019 Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

78% Cabernet Sauvignon/8% Merlot/6% Petit Verdot/6% Cabernet Franc/2% Malbec

99pts Robert Parker

(Blueberry/Black Forest Cake/Violet)

530

2016 Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

77% Cabernet Sauvignon/8% Merlot/8% Petit Verdot/5% Cabernet Franc/2% Malbec

99pts James Suckling

(Roasted Coffee/Blackberry/Cedar)

499

2018 Opus One, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

84% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Petit Verdot/5% Merlot/4% Cabernet Franc/1% Malbec

99pts James Suckling

(Lavender/Blackberry/Slate)

499

2019 Dominus Estate, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

90% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Petit Verdot/4% Cabernet Franc

98pts Robert Parker

(Sweet Bay Leaf/Blackberry Preserves/Cassis)

495

2018 Realm Cellars “Moonracer”, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, CA

85% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Cabernet Franc/6% Merlot/3% Petit Verdot

100pts James Suckling

(Fresh Mint/Dried Plum Preserves/Smoked Cask Wood)

485

2015 Dominus Estate, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

86% Cabernet Sauvignon/9% Petit Verdot/5% Cabernet Franc

100pts Robert Parker

(Wild Thyme/Crushed Blackberry/Smoke Tobacco)

475

2018 Dominus Estate, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

89% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Cabernet Franc/5% Petit Verdot

100pts Jeb Dunnock

(Jasmine/Cardamom/Cracked Black Pepper)

450

2019 Chappellet “Pritchard Hill Estate”, Napa Valley, CA

95% Cabernet Sauvignon/5% Petit Verdot

99pts Robert Parker

(Blackberry Preserve/Thyme/Tobacco)

450

2019 Memento Mori, Napa Valley, CA

98pts Robert Parker

(Black Raspberry/Chocolate/Violet)

432

2017 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “Cask 23”, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Robert Parker

(Persimmon/Blueberry/Coffee)

412

2019 Quintessa, Rutherford, Napa Valley

91% Cabernet Sauvignon/4% Cabernet Franc/2% Merlot/2% Carmenere/1% Petite Verdot

100pts Wine Enthusiast

(Black Cherry/Dried Herb/Cedar)

410

2005 Dominus Estate, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

92% Cabernet Sauvignon/5% Cabernet Franc/3% Petit Verdot

95pts Robert Parker

(Cedar Wood/Black Cherry/Cacao)

409

2014 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “Cask 23”, Napa Valley, CA

97pts Jeb Dunnock

(Charred Cedar/Black Cherry/Olive)

409

2018 Lail J. Daniel Cuvee, Napa Valley, CA

99pts Robert Parker

(Blueberry/Espresso/Black Truffle)

400

2018 Daou Vineyards “Patrimony” Reserve, Adelaide District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA

98pts Jeb Dunnock

(Blackberry/Raspberry/Dark Chocolate)

410

2019 Daou Vineyards “Patrimony” Reserve, Adelaide District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA

99pts Jeb Dunnock

(Black Currant/Tobacco/Blueberry)

395

2019 Realm Cellars “Farella Vineyard”, Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA

98% Cabernet Sauvignon/2% Merlot

98pts Robert Parker

(Blackberry/Black Currant/Olive)

390

2013 Guarachi “Heritage Single Vineyard”, Beckstoffer Las Piedras, Napa Valley, CA

96pts Robert Parker

(Blackberry/Leather/Camphor)

374

2015 Groth Reserve, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA (MAGNUM)

94pts Wine & Spirits

(Plum/Nutmeg/Vanilla)

390

2007 Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, CA

91% Cabernet Sauvignon/5% Merlot/4% Cabernet Franc

96pts Vinous

(Rose Petal/Tarragon/Leather)

370

2019 Ridge Vineyards “Monte Bello”, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

82% Cabernet Sauvignon/9% Merlot/8% Petit Verdot/1% Cabernet Franc

99pts James Suckling

(Blackberry/Black Licorice/Smoked Meat)

366

2018 Ridge Vineyards “Monte Bello”, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

74% Cabernet Sauvignon/17% Merlot/7% Petit Verdot/2% Cabernet Franc

98pts Wilfred Wong

(Blueberry Compote/Sweet Bay/Steeped Açai)

350

2019 Buccella, Napa Valley, CA

94% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Merlot/3% Malbec

95pts James Suckling

(Sweet Tobacco Leaf/Raspberry/Dark Cocoa)

345

2018 Purlieu “Beckstoffer To Kalon”, Napa Valley, CA

96pts Robert Parker

(Crème de Cassis/Cinnamon/Charcoal Embers)

340

2018 Peter Michael “Les Pavots”, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, CA

53% Cabernet Sauvignon/36% Cabernet Franc/7% Merlot/4% Petit Verdot

97pts James Suckling

(Albion Strawberry/Vanilla/Black Olive)

330

2017 Inglenook “Rubicon”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

86% Cabernet Sauvignon/10% Merlot/4% Cabernet Franc

98pts Decanter

(Raspberry/Cinnamon Stick/Black Tea)

310

2012 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Coast, CA

77% Cabernet Sauvignon/16% Merlot/5% Petit Verdot/2% Malbec

91pts Wine Enthusiast

(Raspberry/Brown Sugar/Leafy Tobacco)

301

2015 Sheridan Vineyards “Block One”, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, WA

97pts Robert Parker

(Hibiscus Tea Leaves/Cherry/Tobacco)

285

2018 Round Pound “Eric Bovet Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Coffee Bean/Black Cherry/Toasted Oak)

280

2015 Freemark Abbey “Sycamore Estate”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

88.2% Cabernet Sauvignon/4.4% Petit Verdot/4.2% Cabernet Franc/ 3.2% Merlot

97pts Robert Parker

(Boysenberry/Blackcurrant/Cacao)

265

2017 Dunn Vineyards “Howell Mountain”, Napa Valley, CA

96pts Robert Parker

(Apple Wood/Blackberry/Lavender)

265

2017 Far Niente, Napa Valley, CA

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc

94pts Wilfred Wong

(Vanilla/Cassis/Anise)

264

2018 Realm Cellars “The Bard”, Napa Valley, CA

85% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Cabernet Franc/5% Merlot/2% Petit Verdot/2% Petite Sirah

98pts Jeb Dunnock

(Crème de Cassis/Roasted Coffee/Blackberry)

263

M.V. {2016 & 2017} Opus One “Overture”, Napa Valley, CA

92pts Wilfred Wong

(Cypress Wood/Cassis/Brown Mushroom and Cumin)

259

2016 Silver Oak, Napa Valley, CA

78.9% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Merlot/3.5% Cabernet Franc/2.3% Petit Verdot/0.3% Malbec

94pts Wilfred Wong

(Blackcurrant/Dill/Coconut)

257

2019 Buccella “Mica by Buccella”, Napa Valley, CA

90% Cabernet/5% Cabernet Franc/3% Petit Verdot/2% Merlot

(Blueberry/Blackberry/Purple Flowers)

256

2017 Ulysses, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

96pts James Suckling

(Green Tobacco Leaf/Balsamic/Raspberry)

254

2019 Plumpjack “Estate”, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

89% Cabernet Sauvignon/8% Malbec/6% Petit Verdot

96pts Vinous

(Muddled Raspberry/Dark Plum/Molasses)

254

2019 Daou Vineyards “Soul of a Lion”, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA

75% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Cabernet Franc/10% Petit Verdot

97pts Robert Parker

(Black Currant/Blackberry/Sweet Tobacco)

250

2015 Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Coast, CA

77% Cabernet Sauvignon/15% Merlot/6% Petit Verdot/2% Malbec

95pts Wine & Spirits

(Black Cherry/Pomegranate/Dried Cranberry)

245

2017 Newton “The Puzzle”, Napa Valley, CA

72% Cabernet Sauvignon/14% Cabernet Franc/7% Merlot/5% Petit Verdot/2% Malbec

94pts James Suckling

(Mocha/Ripe Blackberry/Clove)

244

2014 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars “S.L.V.”, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Robert Parker

(Cigar Box/Plum/Forest Floor)

244

2013 Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma Coast, CA

75.5% Cabernet Sauvignon/15.5% Merlot/7% Petit Verdot/1.5% Malbec/0.5% Cabernet Franc

95pts Tasting Panel

(Blackberry/Ripe Cherry/Violet)

240

M.V. {2017 & 2018} Opus One Overture, Napa Valley, CA

92pts Wilfred Wong

(Ripe Blackberry/White Pepper/Smoked Cedar)

240

2017 Nickel & Nickel “Branding Iron Vineyard”, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wilfed Wong

(Clove/Anise/Cardamom)

239

2016 Heitz Cellar, Napa Valley, CA

93pts James Suckling

(Coffee/Rooibos Tea/Raspberry Coulis)

238

2017 Sheridan Vineyards “Block One”, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, WA

(Tobacco Leaf/Black Currant/Toasted Bread)

240

2013 Louis Martini “Monte Rosso Vineyard”, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, CA

93% Cabernet Sauvignon/5% Cabernet Franc/2% Malbec

97pts James Suckling

(Crème de Cassis/Warm Plum/Olive)

240

2018 Sheridan Vineyards “Block One”, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, WA

95pts Jeb Dunnuck

(Mulberry/Black Berry/Wet Stone)

235

2012 Casa Piena, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Robert Parker

(Blackberry/Black Licorice/Cedar)

235

2013 Casa Piena Vineyards, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Vinous

(Sweet Tobacco/Tarragon/Licorice)

235

2014 Casa Piena Vineyards, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Vinous

(Blueberry/Plum/Lavender)

235

2015 Casa Piena Vineyards, Yountville, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Vinous

(Reduced Plum/Dark Chocolate/Oolong Tea)

235

2014 World’s End “Stir It Up”, Stagecoach Vineyard, Prichard Hill, Napa Valley CA

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Blackberry Jam/Espresso Bean/Cassis)

234

2017 Mount Veeder Winery Reserve, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, CA

84% Cabernet Sauvignon/12% Malbec/4% Petit Verdot

94pts Wine Spectator

(Dark Plums/Morello Cherries/Chocolate Studded Blackberry Cake)

233

2014 Silverado Vineyards “SOLO”, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Decanter

(Blueberry/Cinnamon/Mint)

232

M.V. {2018-2019} Opus One “Overture”, Napa Valley, CA

95% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Merlot/1% Petit Verdot/1% Cabernet Franc

99pts James Suckling

(Black Cherry/Boysenberry/Black Pepper/Dark Chocolate)

230

2017 Round Pond “Louis Bovet Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

97pts Tasting Panel

(Dark Chocolate/Blackberry/Black Plum)

230

2018 Round Pond “Louis Bovet Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Jeb Dunnuck

(Cassis/Dark Cherry/Blueberry)

225

2016 Nickel & Nickel “C.C. Ranch”, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Wilfred Wong

(Potpourri/Black Fruit/Tobacco Leaf)

225

2019 Round Pond “Louis Bovet Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Grilled Herbs/Dark Chocolate/Blueberry)

220

2019 Continuum, Napa Valley, CA (375mL)

50% Cabernet Sauvignon/37% Cabernet Franc/7% Petit Verdot/6% Merlot

99 Pts James Suckling

(Blackberry/Wild Herb/Graphite)

228

2018 Beaulieu Vineyard “Rutherford Reserve”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

90% Cabernet Sauvignon/6% Malbec/4% Petit Verdot

97pts Somm Journal

(Black Forest Cake/Mulberry/Crushed Stone)

224

2019 The Pact Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA

96pts James Suckling

(Blackcurrants/Tabacco/Plum)

220

2016 Domaine Rütz, Mirisoli Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

92pts Wine & Spirits

(Baker’s Chocolate/Currant/Blackberry)

220

2018 The Farm Winery “Old Union”, Willow Creek District, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, CA

(Black Cherry/Elderberry/Milk Chocolate)

215

2013 Nickel & Nickel “Quicksilver Vineyard”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Wilfred Wong

(Cherry/Raspberry/Sage)

211

2013 The Farm Winery “Cardinal”, Adelaida District, Old Bailey, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA

91pts Wine Enthusiast

(Dried Lily/Blackcurrant/Licorice)

210

2015 Heitz Cellar “Trailside Vineyard”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

95pts James Suckling

(Rose Petal/Chocolate/Bay Leaf)

209

2016 Beaulieu Vineyard “Georges De Latour Private Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

97% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Petit Verdot

98pts James Suckling

(Dark Blackberry/Warm Cassis/Tobacco)

215

2017 Beaulieu Vineyard “Georges De Latour Private Reserve”, Napa Valley, CA

97% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Petit Verdot

97pts James Suckling

(Redcurrant Jelly/Black Raspberry/Spice Cake)

210

2017 Tobias Vineyards, Pauli Vineyard, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Vinous

(Raspberry Jam/Chocolate/Leather)

205

2018 Chimney Rock, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Blackcurrant/Mocha/Floral)

200

2020 Darioush Signature, Napa Valley, CA

(Floral/Spiced Chai/Cacao)

200

2011 Jordan, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA

79% Cabernet Sauvignon/17% Merlot/3% Petit Verdot/1% Malbec

92pts Wine & Spirits

(Rose/Tobacco Leaf/Fresh Cranberry)

195

2018 Nickel & Nickel “Quicksilver Vineyard”, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Wilfred Wong

(Green Tea/Raspberry/Violet)

192

2019 Nickel & Nickel “Dogleg Vineyard”, St. Helena, Napa Valley, CA

92pts Wilfred Wong

(Blackberry/Cassis/Dried Green Strawberry)

185

2017 Nickel & Nickel “Vaca Vista”, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wilfred Wong

(Steeped Plum/Blackberry/Cocoa Powder)

185

2018 Ashes & Diamonds “Red Hen Vineyard” No. 3, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Wine Enthusiast

(Blueberry/Saddle Leather/Dried Basil)

183

2016 Robert Craig Cellars, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA

86% Cabernet Sauvignon/11% Cabernet Franc

94pts Vinous

(Clove/Cassis/Vanilla)

179

2021 Caymus “California”, Napa Valley, CA

(Black Cherry/Red Currant/Vanilla)

170

2014 Neyers, Napa Valley, CA

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Leather/Mulberry/Cinnamon)

169

2015 Spottswoode Winery “Lydenhurst”, Napa Valley, CA

80% Cabernet Sauvignon/12% Merlot/4% Cabernet Franc/4% Petit Verdot

94pts Wine Enthusiast

(Black Cherry/Mulberry/Bay Leaf)

167

2016 The Farm “LPF”, Paso Robles, CA

92pts James Suckling

(Toasted Oak/Berries/Coconut)

165

2019 Round Pond Estate, Napa Valley, CA

96% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Petit Verdot/1% Malbec

93pts Jeb Dunnuck

(Cocoa/Red Licorice/Strawberry)

165

2016 Spring Mountain Vineyard “Estate”, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA

95pts Wine Spectator

(Plum/Boysenberry/White Peppercorn)

165

2018 Penfolds “Bin 704”, Napa Valley, CA

96pts Wine Enthusiast

(Black Currant/Sage/Strawberry)

165

2016 Grounded Wine Co. “Steady State”, Napa Valley, CA

Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc/Malbec/Merlot

93pts Wine Enthusiast

(Crimini Mushroom/Fig/Juniper Berry)

164

2015 Rodney Strong “Brother’s Vineyard”, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, CA

94pts Wilfred Wong

(Licorice/Plum/Tobacco)

157

2021 Round Pond Estate, Napa Valley, CA

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Syrah

91pts Robert Parker

(Cocoa/Raspberry/Strawberry)

155

2016 Silverado Vineyards “GEO”, Coombsville, Napa Valley, CA

95pts James Suckling

(Dried Rose Petals/Sweet Plum/Black Olive)

149

2016 Newton Unfiltered, Napa Valley, CA

93pts James Suckling

(Clove/Coffee/Black Currant)

145

2017 Newton Unfiltered, Napa Valley, CA

90pts Wine Spectator

(Pomegranate/Tobacco/Truffle)

148

2011 Ampère, Pine Mtn.-Cloverdale Peak, Alexander Valley, CA

(Graphite/Leather/Menthol)

148

2016 The Farm Winery “1pf”, Adelaida District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, CA

Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Malbec

93pts Vinous

(Licorice/Bitter Cherry/Fig)

147

2018 Spring Mountain Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA

93pts Wine Spectator

(Black Plum/Lavender/Tobacco)

140

2017 Matthew Wallace, Napa Valley, CA

(Earl Grey Tea/Boysenberry/Mushroom)

140

2015 Materra Cunat Family Vineyards “Hidden Block”, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA

97% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Merlot

85pts Wine Enthusiast

(Graphite/Espresso/Boysenberry)

138

2014 Lexington (Thomas Fogarty) “Gist Ranch Estate”, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA

89% Cabernet Sauvignon/8% Merlot/3% Cabernet Franc

92pts Jeb Dunnock

(Cinnamon/Raspberry/Bright Finish)

132

2018 Tolaini “Legit”, Tuscay, Italy

94pts Wine Spectator

(Vanilla and Oak/Java Plum/Licorice)

126

2017 Chateau Musar, Bekaa Vakkey, Lebanon

Cabernet Sauvignon/Cinsault/Carigan

90pts Vinous

(Red Cherry/Mulberry/Liquorice)

125

2016 Paradigm Winery, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA (375mL)

90pts Jeb Dunnock

(Cassis/Cherry Paste/Applewood)

120

2018 Catena Alta “Historic Rows”, Argentina, SA

93pts James Suckling

(Plum/Chocolate/Tobacco)

120