Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Syrah and Petit Verdot, the 2020 Protagonist Conner Lee Vineyard bursts from the glass with a plushy frame of fresh plums, oak and freshly opened flowers. Full-bodied, the wine achieves a beautiful harmony, exhibiting freshness and juiciness within a structured and balanced framework. Concluding with elegance and power, this gorgeous wine glides to a beautiful and succulent finish that has me craving flame-kissed chops and steaks from the grill. Just under 25,000 bottles were produced.- AM

Deeply, lusciously fruity, this wine oozes strawberries, blueberries and black cherries on a structure of polished, fine-grained tannins. Generous oak spices help frame the super-ripe flavors that swell on the palate and linger in the finish. Drink now or hold.

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the rest split between Syrah and Petit Verdot, the Protagonist's sweet blueberry tart and earthy oregano aromas are accompanied by bursts of graphite and wet slate. Medium-bodied with silky tannins and crisp acidity, flavors like black cherries and black tea with demerara sugar coat the palate. — Michael Alberty

Dusty florals, ashen stone and exotic spice introduce the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Protagonist. This is plush on the palate, with textures of pure silk and opulent red and black fruits. It leaves a staining of violet candies and hints of spice, finishing lightly tannic and long.