This sleek but powerful and concentrated wine offers enticing and deep black cherry, graphite and cocoa aromas followed by fine-grained tannins that tighten up as you sip. The wine is built for the long haul, needing time for more complexity to develop and the texture to soften. Best from 2028–2038. — Jim Gordon

Wild sage, blueberries, black cherries, and spicy oak all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Series Juliet, another full-bodied, ripe, sexy wine from this estate. Made from 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and equal dollops of Petite Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, It has some firmer tannins, so don't be afraid to give it 2-3 years in the cellar. It should evolve through 2036 or thereabout.

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Syrah. It weighs in identical in alcohol to its Romeo counterpart (15.6%) but with higher acidity (pH 3.76), giving it a more vibrant feel in the mouth. It's still mostly blackberries, but there are notes of redder fruit as well, plus hints of peppery spice on the silky, lingering finish. - JC