“A cab with lots of currant and blackberry aromas with some fresh herbs such as sage and lead pencil character. Lots of crushed stone and cement as well. Medium to full body. Firm and polished, Extremely long and vivid. A blend of Hudson, Morisoli, and George III. Shows the magic of 2021. Needs two or three years to soften and come together.”

“Leading off the Cabernet Sauvignons, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Reserve should be snatched up by savvy readers. A blend of 90% and the rest tiny amounts of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot aged 18 months in 100% new oak, its deep purple hue is followed by a rocking bouquet of blue fruits, camphor, tobacco, and leather, with just a kiss of background oak. Coming from a mix of notable sites, this medium to full-bodied, concentrated, classic 2021 will evolve for at least 15 years if well stored. It’s with the best at the price.”

“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve offers plums, menthol, and savory notes with charcuterie, earth, and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate is bright, lively, and wonderfully fresh, with a grainy texture and long, minerally finish.”

“Always a beautiful wine, as well as one of the best values out there, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve offers lots of chocolaty red and blue fruits as well as medium to full body, an elegant, perfectly balanced mouthfeel, classic Cabernet spice, leather, and dried herbs, and a great finish. It shows the quality of the vintage and will be a no-brainer purchase.“

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve marries energy and depth. In most vintages, the Reserve is an under the radar gem. The 2021 is another terrific example. Bright acids and beams of tannin run through a core of dark fruit. Mocha, tobacco, cedar, licorice and chocolate linger. The 2021 is a bit firm, but time in bottle should take care of that. Once again, the Reserve looks like it will be one of the stars in this range.“