A value play in Napa Valley Cabernet, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley offers sweet red and blue fruits, spicy oak, flowers, and hints of chocolate. Pure, beautifully balanced, and elegant on the palate, with...

Potent and dense, with brooding flavors of blackberry and cherry accented by bitter chocolate, cracked pepper and savory meat tones as this builds tannins on the finish. Grenache, Syrah and Petit Sirah. Best after 2025...

A stunning version, with notes of candied orange peel, Bartlett pear, lemon blossoms and lemon curd that are fresh, pure and lively. Then a chorus of complexity comes in, including buttered, toasted brioche, dried lemon...

A blend of Merlot, Petit Sirah, Malbec, and other varieties, the 2022 HG III is a juicy, medium-bodied, wonderfully delicious red that has pretty red and black fruits, some nicely integrated background oak, soft tannins...

Potent but polished, with deep flavors of raspberry and red currant laced with briar patch, pepper and licorice as this gathers tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2035. —T.F.

Refined and polished, with a simmering power beneath the surface, offering expressive flavors of raspberry, garrigue and savory that gather richness toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. 1,900 cases made.

An approachable young cabernet sourced from a great vineyard, Vine Hill Ranch. It offers charming red fruit, black cherries, dark spices and silky, polished tannins. Raspberries, light oak toast, cardamom and cinnamon. It...

Excellent quality, fresh and full of personality. Black cherry, sandalwood, rose bud, liquorice root, crayon, graphite, totally delicious. Love the expansion through the palate and the juicy finish, this is concentrated...

Pahlmeyer's 2022 Proprietary Red is only 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance comprising 4% each Cabernet Franc and Merlot and 3% each Malbec and Petit Verdot. It spent 18 months in 90% new French oak. According to...

Matured for 16 months in 80% new French oak, the 2022 Pinot Noir Belly of the Whale has pure scents of rhubarb and blueberry, plus accents of licorice, orange peel and allspice. The medium-bodied palate combines...

Rich, powerful, with a bounty of flavor, this Cabernet Sauvignon fills the mouth with dark fruits, espresso, cocoa, and a sprinkle of sweetened spices. Decant, or hold in cellar for additional aging. — Elaine Chukan Brown

One of the more realistically priced Napa Cabs out there, Clos du Val's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Scents of black and red...

A generous burst of blackberry and mulberry fruit leads the way but is quickly caught from behind by cast iron, dried sage and singed mesquite notes. The fruit keeps pace with the grippy back end, and there’s solid...

This wine is rich, with aromas of dark cherry, red currant confiture, clove, dried flowers and dried bay leaf on the nose. The flavors on the palate are blackberry coulis, dark plum and black tea, interlaced with cocoa...

he 2022 Altagracia is Cabernet Sauvignon blended with 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it skips out with easy going scents of cherry pie, juicy plums, and red currant jelly, giving way to...

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc spent 12 months on the lees in a mix of stainless steel eggs (23%), concrete eggs (12%), used oak barrels (33%) and new oak barrels (32%). A hint of pencil shavings accents the aromas of...

Sleek and wiry, with elegantly layered cherry, green peppercorn and briar accents that glide on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2033. - TF

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec (the "lion tamer") and 2% Petite Sirah, the 2022 Lion Tamer Cabernet Sauvignon serves up bright red berries—raspberries and cherries—some slightly herbal nuances similar to...

Honig's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon delivers notes of cedar, loam, black cherries and dried spices. Matured in a combination of French and American oak, it's full-bodied, silky-velvety in texture and softly tannic, with ample...

Orange blossom, honeyed peach, stone fruits, and toasted bread notes all emerge from the 2022 Chardonnay, a beautiful Chardonnay from Carneros. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, it has integrated acidity, a...

Strikes a balance between power and elegance. Up-front elements of wildflower honey, candied ginger and baking spices give way to a delicate, supple frame, with accents of roasted, salted hazelnut and poached pear...

This wine is rich, opulent with aromas of cranberry, red plum, dried sage, potpourri and earth on the nose. The flavors on the palate are pomegranate, black cherry, dried cranberry, orange zest layered with fresh herbs...

Flavorful and fruity with white peaches, mangoes, honeysuckle, toffee and pralines. Creamy and textural with a medium to full body and rich core of fruit. Long finish. Generous and tropical. Drink or hold.

An impressive white, offering a mouthwatering, intense mix of Meyer lemon, peach, lime zest and crunchy sea salt, with details of tarragon, sage and lemon balm, all on a sleek and vibrant frame, where the flavors keep...

Sourced largely from Stagecoach and Morisoli, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head combines floral and gently leafy nuances with bold red fruit—cherries and redcurrants. Aged 13 months in 60% new French oak, it's...