All varietal, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate was aged 20 months in 83% new French oak. It reminds me of a great vintage of Pichon Baron in Bordeaux and has a stunning nose of blackcurrants, smoke tobacco, graphite, and lead pencil shavings. With full-bodied richness and incredible density and extract on the mid-palate, this structured, flawlessly balanced, gorgeous 2021 will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and cruise for two decades in cold cellars.

97+ To be released in September 2024, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 20 months in 83% new French oak. Black cherries and cassis set the stage, underscored by hints of dark loam and dry cedary notes. It's medium to full-bodied, ripe and plush, with a silky texture on the mid-palate and a bevy of fine-grained tannins on the lingering finish. Hold it another few years, then drink it over the next 15 years or so. - JC

95+ The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon 29 Estate is another dense, full-throttle wine from Vineyard 29. Closed and massively tannic, the Estate is going to need a few years to settle down. Today, bright acids and huge tannins dominate. This clearly needs time. - Antonio Galloni