Ghost Block's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate incorporates some Yountville fruit in the blend, along with tiny proportions of Malbec (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%). Initial nosings reveal black cherries and cassis, an attractive combination of ripe, pure fruit nicely framed by 60% new French oak. It's medium to full-bodied, plush, soft and elegant, easy to drink yet with enough structure to pair well with steak off the grill. - Joe Czerwinski

Chewy, generously fruity and powdery, with aromas of blackberries, sweet cherries, bark and cumin. Full-bodied with plush tannins. Intense and serious, with a solid frame of tannins containing the vivid core of sweet berries and spices on the mid-palate. Focused and chewy finish. Try from 2026.