2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve No.5

92 Points - James Suckling

The two vineyards that grow the fruit that goes into this wine are the things that Cabernet dreams are made of. Our Oakville source lies in the heart of the Oakville Bench on the western side of the AVA just a stone’s throw from the Napa River, delivering an opulence and concentration that serves as the baseline for this fabulous offering. With the additional fruit sourced from Rutherford and St. Helena appellations, the wine comes together as a beacon of Napa Valley’s finest, serving as a formidable reminder of why this region is the world’s best for making Cabernet of the highest order.  

92 - James Suckling
Aromas of cassis, ripe blueberries, dark licorice, sandalwood and ashes with bark undertones. Full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins and succulent fruit. Rich but vivid and flavorful. Attractive now, but better after 2025.

91 - Jeb Dunnuck
As to the reds, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve No. 5 is outstanding, as well as a great value. Red and black fruits, burning embers, camphor, and a kiss of leather all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, complex, concentrated 2021. It has some firmer tannins but there's a wealth of fruit here and it's going to drink well for 8-10 years.