Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2019

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (87%); Petit Verdot (8%); Cabernet Franc (5%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93 (RP)

"Despite seeing 40% new French oak, what shines on the nose are the ripe cherries, delicately brushed with wisps of tobacco, sage and bay leaf. It's medium to full-bodied, supple and silky in feel on the palate, while the finish lingers easily, adding notes of pencil shavings and mocha. To get this sort of pedigree for less than $100 is a rarity in Napa these days, making it a notable value."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 05/22