So silky and drinkable at the first sip, this well-concentrated wine feels tight and restrained with more tastes, holding its trove of black fruits, cedar, cinnamon and dark chocolate in a rich blanket of extra-fine tannins. Its complexity, layering and lingering finish are something special.

Readers looking for a great value in Napa Cabernet Sauvignon will love the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a classy, medium to full-bodied, velvety textured beauty offering ample cassis and darker berry fruits, spicy oak, and chocolate notes, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's not the most complex wine in the lineup, but it delivers absolutely classic Napa Valley goodness. It's perfect for drinking over the coming 10-12 years.

Ripe and juicy, with boysenberry and blackberry pate de fruit encased in dark toast and cocoa notes. Subtle violet and bay hints lurk in the background. Drink now through 2034. 4,229 cases made.