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Flavors of ripe blackberry, baked fruit tart, strawberry, and a touch of espresso enhance the wine’s balanced acidity and continue through to a long and lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is always an outstanding wine in our portfolio and the 2019 vintage is no different. The addition of Petit Verdot blended in adds color and structure to the wine, while the Merlot in the blend brings a touch of softness, creating a well-balanced wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLots of berry, sweet tobacco and hints of milk chocolate on both the nose and palate. Wet earth and mushroom, too. Medium to full body. Solid length. Firm and fine tannins at the end. Drinkable now, but this will age very nicely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a bold, juicy wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Black cherry, mocha, new leather, licorice and bittersweet chocolate are all kicked up in this exuberant, flamboyant Cabernet. The 2019 is a superb edition for the Napa Valley bottling. (Drink between 2024-2034)\" - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2022)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes racing out of the glass with bold notes of warm cassis, cedar and mulberries, plus wafts of dried mint, tobacco and lavender. 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Silver Oak was established in 1972 by Ray Duncan and Justin Meyer. It is currently operated by Ray's sons David Duncan, who serves as the President and CEO, and his brother, Tim Duncan, who serves as Executive Vice President. Silver Oak has two wineries; one in Oakville in the Napa Valley and one in Healdsburg in the Alexander Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending \u0026amp; Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is comprised of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. After blending in early 2022, the wine was transferred to American oak barrels from Silver Oak's cooperage, The Oak, where it aged for 24 months. Blending before barrel aging—a signature of their winemaking style—allows blends to be based on the inherent qualities of their vineyard components before oak influence. Vintage to vintage, the resulting Cabernets emerge integrated and ready to drink upon release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow color--gray jss1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow color--gray jss1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alexander Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow color--gray jss1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e14.6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUncork the character of cedar, vanilla and clove layered over a lush foundation of blackberry, black cherry and ripe raspberry. The first sip is elegant and assured. Silky tannins provide structure, while bright acidity lifts the rich fruit profile. A broad mid-palate gives way to a long, polished finish that lingers with quiet intensity. A vintage crafted for those who appreciate the art of patience and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The 2021 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley was harvested between 4 September and 8 October. The blend comprises 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. After blending, it was barrel-aged for 24 months in American oak, 50% of which was new, followed by 14 months of bottle ageing prior to release. The wine is beautifully layered and highly fragrant, with remarkable precision and focus in this vintage. Medium- to full-bodied, it integrates the hallmark Silver Oak American spice character through cedarwood aromatics, elegant whispers of vanilla bean, and nuances of fresh fennel (from more refined American oak barrels crafted after precision trials of both seasoning and toasting from the American oak cooperage they own in Higbee, Missouri). Supple dark-cherry and blackberry fruit are framed by graphite minerality, violets and clove, building in richness and complexity across the palate. Suave and silken, the dark-berry fruit is wrapped in a tapestry of velvety tannins, gliding to a focused finish of brown baking spices and crisp, clean acidity.” – Jonathan Cristaldi (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - James Suckling: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“So full-bodied, ripe and robust, offering spicy, iron-like, black fruit aromas, with generous dark cherries on a firmly tannic palate. 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Stuart Smith and his brother Charles are the proprietors of Smith-Madrone; Stuart founded Smith-Madrone and a year later Charles joined as winemaker. Together, they built the winery using rock and lumber from the property. That was more than 50 years ago. Today they are doing the same thing they have been doing for fifty-plus years — making wine they enjoy drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines made entirely from the winery's dry-farmed estate vineyards surrounding the winery on top of Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley. Stuart Smith chose specific slopes with different exposures for specific varietals when planting the vineyards: eastern exposure for Riesling, southern and western exposures across flat stretches for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the coolest north-facing slopes for the Chardonnay. There are numerous historical sights on the ranch, as well as the huge array of natural beauty and wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine opens with a luxurious yummy blue-black\/red fruit aroma, which manages to be floral and peppery, bright and lively, fetching and intriguing all at once. On the palate the wine is packed with fruit. While medium weight the wine has a creamy lush mid-palate that is surprisingly full-bodied and mouth filling. Pleasantly grippy at the finish, this wine is built for the long run but as it stands now would be the perfect accompaniment for steak night. Our Spring Mountain pedigree insures deliciously integrated tannins and a long life-span. For fifty years our wines have been sourced from the same vineyards, pruned, cultivated and harvested in the same manner, creating artisanal wines which are distinctive and complex. Our goal is to produce wines which bring pleasure to all the senses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation: Napa Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSub-Appellation: Spring Mountain District\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarming: Non-till, estate-grown, sustainably farmed mountain vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal content : 81.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc, 0.4% Merlot Time in oak: 18 months in 65% new French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 3.56 Total acidity: 6.3 g\/l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.3% Cases produced: 1,652 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemakers \u0026amp; Winegrowers: Charles Smith, François Bugué, Stuart Smith\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"From brothers Stu and Charlie Smith comes their 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain, a precise blend of 81.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17.7% Cabernet Franc, and 0.4% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in 65% new French oak, with only 1,652 cases produced, this wine showcases the meticulous dry farming of their 15.4-hectare vineyard at a 579-metre elevation, with vines dating back to 1971. The 2021 vintage is yet another testament to their mastery, offering a purity and elegance that define these Cabernets, with impeccable structure for long-term cellaring. In 2021, the tannins are firm, soaring, built like sky-scrapers, yet remarkably well-integrated. The nose offers a beautiful black cherry and red currant potpourri, mingling with pressed wildflowers, sage, capsicum, and tobacco leaf. Juicy plum fruit intertwines with a graphite minerality, and while there’s notable density to the fruit, a fine backbone of crunchy acidity imparts a stunning lightness and lift. Readers seeking Napa Cabernets from the 2021 vintage with serious cellaring potential should consider stocking up on Smith Madrone's offerings, as these '21s are true cellar-worthy gems. (Drink between 2026-2046)\" - Jonathan Cristaldi (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points, Editor's Choice - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Cabernet that exemplifies how the variety became so popular: classic, structural, aromatic, and finessed. An impossible find for the price, enjoy now for palate cleansing structure, or continue to age for deeper pleasure. — Elaine Chukan Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Review Online:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a wine that I will leave open on the counter and revisit over the next four to five days, expecting it to continue to open wider and wider on each successive day. Winemaker Charles Smith brings his fifty plus years of experience with Spring Mountain fruit to bear here, and he clearly opts for letting a long haul type of vintage be exactly that. It is classic in every sense, and as it has always been, it is a crazy value. Though you could go in early, I definitely recommend laying this down. If you save birth year wines to celebrate a child’s or grandchild’s achievements twenty plus years up the road, this is just the sort of thing you are looking for. You won’t find another Napa Cabernet of this quality for this price. Contains approximately 18% Cabernet Franc and a dash of Petit Verdot.\" (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"A staunch defender of the restrained, elegant style of Napa reds made in the 1970s, yet with a little more body and ripeness than wines from that era. Tasty, tangy black cherries and blackberries with accents of bay leaves, black olives, cedar and star anise. Firm tannins, good acidity and the potential for aging. Drinkable now, but best from 2029.\" – Jim Gordon (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Marked on the nose by subtle herb and floral notes, the cherry-scented 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to full-bodied in the mouth, framed by firm tannins that promise a long evolution. Thankfully, the tannins are ripe and silky on the finish, where that dusty quality is joined by attractive hints of licorice. It's a classic Spring Mountain Cab, capable of 20 years of cellaring.\" – Joe Czerwinski (Oct 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Owen Bargreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The outstanding 2021 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon is a brilliant, well-structured new wine that is built to age. Once on the nose this takes on anise and milk chocolate tones with wet stone, fresh thyme and shades of black currant cordial that all meld in the glass. The palate is refined and poised with a great core of black fruit flavors. Generous and delicious now, watch this evolve over the next fifteen years. Drink 2025-2040 (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - International Wine Review:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Dark red. Spicy bouquet with black raspberry, cassis, tobacco and a touch of cedar. Excellent depth of fresh fruit flavor and firm acidity on a mouth filling palate. Lovely long finish with round tannins. 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc aged 18 months in 65% new French oak. pH 3.56, 14.3% alc. 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For over 20 years, Cliff Lede Vineyards has prioritized crafting wines of extraordinary quality with authenticity and sustainability in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwner Cliff Lede, Vineyard Architect David Abreu and Winemaker Chris Tynan, with consulting winemaker Michel Rolland, joined together to form an unrivaled team on a 60-acre property in Stags Leap District. Established in 2002, they produce only Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. As Robert Parker said of their first vintage: \u003ci\u003e\"they are already well on their way to making world-class wines.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCompleted in 2005, their gravity-flow winery boasts a berry-by-berry sorting system and conical tanks commissioned using a design inspired by the tanks of Château Latour. 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Spice notes of cardamom, Tahitian vanilla, and anise intertwine with the dark fruit notes to give complexity and nuance. With time in the decanter, the lush and silky texture unfolds, enveloping the palate like fine cashmere. This comely and versatile wine will pair effortlessly with a multitude of cuisines. – Christopher Tynan, Director of Winemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Historically, Cliff Lede produced a Stags Leap District-focused Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, but by 2021, they recognised the challenge of offering a Stags Leap wine under $100. As a result, they transitioned their estate Stags Leap fruit into the Rhythm bottling, expanded their Poetry bottling, and introduced a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon priced at $80. \"The transition to an appellated wine was about crafting more estate-grown wines for Cliff Lede while also creating a sub-$100 offering that punches above its weight class,\" says Jason Lede. The core of this wine remains Stags Leap fruit, supplemented with grapes from Calistoga, Oakville, Rutherford, and Howell Mountain. The blend also includes 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec, with the wine aged 21 months in 72% new French oak. This is the second release of this wine and a solid expression from the challenging 2021 vintage. It showcases the warmth and generosity of the year, with spiced plum, cassis, and black cherry fruit accented by nuances of cola nut and saddle leather. Medium- to full-bodied, the palate features gentle, well-integrated tannins with a dark cacao character, finishing long with violets, cherry compote, and hints of tobacco and sage.\" - Jonathan Cirstaldi (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelicious and concentrated, this Cabernet Sauvignon celebrates a full palate of dark fruits, warming spices and cocoa with graphite emerging through the finish. Satisfying, approachable and yet also well structured.\u003c\/span\u003e\" - Elaine Chukan Brown (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPRINGBOARD","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":52650734092653,"sku":null,"price":76.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/OUTSHINERY-CliffLede-CabSauv-NapaValley-2022-1-scaled.png?v=1761773997"},{"product_id":"faust-cabernet-sauvignon-2023-napa-valley-california-js-96","title":"Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (Napa Valley, California) - [JS 96] [JD 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaust is the second wine of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgustin and Valeria Huneeus ' Quintessa. They developed Quintessa in 1990 to establish the property as one of the great red wine estates of the world. Valeria guided the 280-acre Rutherford vineyard with strict care for the soil and environment with a commitment to biodynamic and organic farming. The vineyard's many micro-climates, soil types, elevations, and exposures have been planted to a wide selection of rootstocks and clones, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and small plots of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. The wine is \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003emade\u003c\/span\u003e by Charles Thomas of Quintessa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegantly structured and polished, Faust 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet is exquisitely balanced between freshness and richness on the palate. The cool forest notes that lift from the glass meld with oak spice, bay laurel, and fragrant underbrush while the wine's signature star anise gives way to beautifully concentrated flavors of Luxardo cherry, blueberry compote, and dark cocoa. Fine-grained tannins wrap around a backbone of acidity that persists-with intriguing wet-slate minerality-endlessly on the finish. The generous character of this wine makes it delicious now, but with its tight structure, it will age beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage was shaped by a model growing season, with a cool spring delaying bud break and flowering. The moderate temperatures persisted through summer and well past recent harvest dates, with plentiful natural resources throughout for canopies and fruit to thrive under the conditions we always hope for: low, slow, and cool. In the end, we had the luxury of waiting for both optimum phenolic ripeness and complex flavor development, to pick with the two in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and PEtit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 20 months in 100% French oak, 25% new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of red and dark fruit, crushed stones, dried herbs, flowers and salt-cured meat. The palate is tightly woven with a silken mouthfeel, fine tannins and a succulent, minerally finish. A wine of real nerve and approachability young, with ample aging potential. A good example of what a cool vintage in a cool appellation can produce. Drink or hold.\" - Ryan Montgomery (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 20 months in 25% new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is solid, offering earthy red and black fruits intermixed with leafy underbrush, tobacco, and chocolate. It's medium to full-bodied, has a balanced mouthfeel, and shows the more structured style of the vintage with outstanding length. Drink this well-made effort over the coming 10-12 years. Drink 2025-2037.\" (Dec 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53018679902573,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/b4de96b-0-0.jpg?v=1770763661"}],"url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/collections\/cabs-to-tn.oembed","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}