A marvelously bright red from winemaker Rebekah Wineburg, remarkably fragrant in its mineral elegance of the dusty red pulverized earth that is so characteristic of the Rutherford AVA, also appearing on the palate as fine, gravelly, cocoa-powder infused tannins. Pure-fruited, with ripe cassis and blackberry notes, salted dark chocolate, and a full-bodied personality, radiant with exotic floral notes of hibiscus and red rose, with a touch of dried sage and rosemary that adds further complexity. Incredibly elegant and built for long-term cellaring. The full blend includes: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carménère, 2% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. After 20 days of maceration, the wine was aged for 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels and 3% in a terracotta amphora. - Jonathan Cristaldi

Luscious dark fruit that’s soft and supple. Aromas of blackberries, currants, violets, graphite, licorice, spices, dried flowers and chalk. The palate is densely packed, with dark fruit, fine minerally tannins and bright acidity, bringing a rustic, ferric feel and a bright, fresh and focused profile. What an exceptional release. Made from 90% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 2% carmenere, 2% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Aged in 60% new French oak. Drink or hold. - Ryan Montgomery

Pretty and very lifted aromatically with lovely redolent if subtle floral notes – predominantly violet, with maybe a hint even of lavender. Crystalline and very pure, almost a little Margalais in its delicate floral character and finesse. Very elegant. A little candlewax. Graphite and a hint of cedar with a lovely pure cassis fruit. In short, another fabulous wine from this great Californian vintage. 98. - Colin Hay

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carménère, 2% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. It waltzes out with energetic notes of fresh black currants, wild blueberries, and violets, giving way to nuances of mint tea, pencil lead, and anise. The full-bodied palate is tightly coiled, revealing layers of black and blue fruit with firm, exquisitely ripe tannins and a racy line to support, finishing long and perfumed. Very impressive! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Rebekah Wineburg winemaker, last year with Rodrigo Soto, another example of how good the 2023 vintage is in Napa, balanced, juicy, cassis, cherry, black tea, - Jane Anson