CABERNET SAUVIGNON/PROPRIETARY BLENDS
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