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The Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from the cooler climes of Napa Valley, drives the profile of the wine, with dark, savory tones of graphite, sage, mocha, and mint underpinning a core of black and red fruits. The Cabernet Franc provides the perfect level of spice and aromatic interest, showing notes of lavender, cardamom, and subtle fennel seed. Merlot adds a juicy blue-fruited element, and a small dose of Petit Verdot grounds the wine with earth tones and a hint of wood extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiced and a little earthy with ripe plums, blackcurrants, cocoa and moist earth. Full-bodied, firm and tight with chalky tannins. Long and spicy. Tight at the end. 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The bouquet is intense with fragrant notes of wild sage, blackcurrant, cedar, and fresh mint. The palate is expansive and full-bodied with a sumptuous mouthfeel, showcasing layers of ripe blackberry, redcurrant, and red rose petal alongside earthier tones of graphite, licorice root, gravely stone, and dark chocolate. Subtle baking spices from the French oak barrel aging provide sandalwood, clove, and Ceylon cinnamon notes, while the signature “Rutherford Dust” tannins are silky, polished, and fine-grained, finishing long with a cocoa powder texture. Slightly reserved upon release but incredibly drinkable, elegant, and pleasing, the tannins provide approachability with beautiful harmony and balance. There is significant presence, depth, and concentration in this Private Reserve, foreshadowing cellar-worthy potential that will continue to evolve, unfold, and develop across the next few decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScores \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e98+\u003cbr\u003e“The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Georges De Latour Private Reserve is in the same ballpark as the 2019 and is an incredibly elegant yet concentrated 2021 that does everything right. Purple-hued, with ample cassis, wild sage, graphite, and darker chocolate-like aromatics, it picks up a Graves-like gravelly earth character with air and is full-bodied, has ripe, polished tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. As with many of the top 2021s, it’s a touch reserved and closed and needs 4-5 years of bottle age, but will drink well for 30 years.” — JebDunnuck.com, December 2023\u003cbr\u003e98\u003cbr\u003eTOP 100 WINES OF THE USA 2024, ranked #55. “Intense aromas of iodine, blackcurrants, cedar, sandalwood and mint follow through to a medium to full body with silky tannins that spread across the palate and expand in a balanced and harmonized way. Hints of chocolate and fruit at the end. Some tar. Drinkable but better in a few years. Try in 2027 and beyond.” -James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2024\u003cbr\u003e95\u003cbr\u003e“This is packed with dark, winey flavors of black currant and blackberry paste underscored with alder, sweet tobacco, warm paving stone and black licorice notes, while a violet accent fills the background. The polished finish makes this accessible now, but there’s plenty of life ahead. Drink now through 2042.” – James Molesworth, November 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our state-of-the-art winery, dedicated exclusively to the crafting of the Georges de Latour Private Reserve, a portion of the wine was fermented in new French oak barrels which provided early integration and enhanced the dense, rich texture. The balance of the must was fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks which preserved the freshness of the fruit. Following judicious extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging. A small amount of Petit Verdot was blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to further enhance the wine’s aroma and flavor profile. We work very closely with a limited number of select cooperages. This ensures the style and consistency of the barrels is exactly right and an appropriate match to the style and quality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 season was joyous and welcome after the challenges of previous vintages, producing exceptionally high- quality fruit, some of the best in recent years. Rain early in the year led to almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season, providing an ideal environment for grapes to flower, bloom, and set in early spring. Budbreak occurred early in April, followed by flowering and bloom in May. The summer saw early, even ripening throughout the valley, with veraison appearing in early July. Low yields, in part due to drought conditions, created intensely flavored small berries. After one of the earliest starts on record, harvest for red grapes began at the end of August. With optimal ripening and taste, our winemakers took their time bringing grapes in. 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The wine displays notes of crushed blackberry and wild sage followed by a vibrant and luxuriant palate with its suggestions of fresh plum, frankincense and cocoa powder. The wine is expressive, especially decanted while young, and will become seductively nuanced with aging of 5-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon emerges from the highest blocks on the property, those that are next to Colgin. Nervy and bright, the 2018 possesses good energy and drive. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice, licorice and chocolate all meld together in this sculpted yet dense Cabernet. There’s terrific depth and density here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e The rich, cedar-stained 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon needs a bit of time still to digest its oak. 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Succulent dark cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, spice and new leather are some of the notes that jump from the glass. Racy and open-knit, this 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet will satisfy Cabernet Sauvignon lovers for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canepa Koch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975582650592,"sku":"101521","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/canepa-koch-the-dude-nicholas_1.jpg?v=1663883624"},{"product_id":"cardinale-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2017-750ml","title":"Cardinale Napa Cabernet  2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis year, the tools include seven appellations and 32 individual wine lots. With the right vision, Cardinale crafted the finished piece – 2018 Cardinale. Super structured and with minerality to spare, this Cabernet Sauvignon offers a real presence on the palate from start to finish. Generous notes of dark chocolate balance beautifully with a blue and black fruit flavor explosion, finishing with a subtle whisper of rose petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRP98\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot, the 2018 Cardinale was aged in French oak barrels for 22 months, 81% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it prances out of the glass with gregarious notions of warm cassis, black cherries and wild blueberries, followed by emerging earth scents with a tobacco and garrigue undercurrent. Medium to full-bodied, gracefully styled and refreshing, the vibrant black and blue-fruited palate offers a wonderfully fine-grained texture and bags of energy, finishing long with a skip in its step.\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJD98\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot that spent 22 months in 81% new French oak. It’s a wonderfully complete, borderline perfect wine that shows the class of this estate as well as the vintage, revealing a seamless, full-bodied style that carries lots of blackcurrant, graphite, lead pencil, and tobacco aromatics, a deep, layered mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and flawless balance. As with most of Chris’s 2018s, it’s a wine that builds slowly with time in the glass, offering a layered, singular character. It’s a gorgeous 2018 that can be drunk today with ample pleasure, but it will ideally be given 4-6 years of bottle age, at which point it should evolve gracefully for 30-40 years. 98+\u0026lt;\/\u0026gt;\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJS97\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003cbr data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of blackberries, plums and spice with some pine needles and fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied with very fine, round tannins and a juicy sophistication and flavorful profile. Dark and thought-provoking. So approachable. 90% cabernet sauvignon and 10% merlot. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rvhead\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"colr\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: 98 Points\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cardinale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975587827936,"sku":"101603","price":387.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/thumbme_fda3f0a3-08da-435c-a73b-15baebd359e4.jpg?v=1663883662"},{"product_id":"caterwaul-cabernet-sauvignon-2019-750ml","title":"Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 750ml","description":"\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdMakerNote_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#51\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWine Spectator\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTop 100 of 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintages are often signaled early in a wine’s life. Mere weeks into existence, the richness, balance and power of 2023 was clear. Carefully sourced Napa Valley vineyards produced great dividends with a perfect marriage of round tannin and supple fruit. Brilliant scarlet red on the rim, denoting a pronounced natural acidity, the wine quickly finds depth in an opaque, violet hue. A rich nose of crushed minerals and red\/black berry fruit fills the glass, framed by dusky, dark violets. Complexity on the initial palate girds the expectation of an unbridled wine. Like gentle giant, this wine clearly has a powerful build but conveys a restrained intensity. Soft tannins marked by toasty oak and a wide frame of confit red and purple fruits mark the midpalate. Freshness extends the long finish. There is something here for everyone, and in abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdProReviews_headline\"\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuicy red and black currants, plums, earthy herbs, and chocolate all shine in the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, a medium to full-bodied, round, and lush 2023 with sweet tannins and a great finish. Napa needs more wines like this, and it's well worth seeking out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003eAssuming pricing remains stable, Caterwaul's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley—a 14,000-case blend this year—should remain one of the valley's greatest values. Boasting wonderful purity of fruit—black cherries and cassis—plus floral-herbal nuances, it's full-bodied, rich and velvety, maybe a bit open-knit but flavorful and structured, with a lasting finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarrel Sample:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e91-93\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rock-solid Cab, offering a steady beam of warmed cassis and cherry reduction notes laced with a loamy accent to keep everything grounded. Dark tobacco and a flash of walnut husk add range through the finish, which hasn’t fully unwound just yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is beautiful. Sensual, open-knit and inviting, the 2022 has so much to offer. Crushed flowers, sweet red-toned fruit, white pepper and spice are very nicely lifted. This mid-weight, beautifully pliant Cabernet will be impossible to resist in its youth. Stylistically, the Napa Valley Cabernet feels just a touch riper than the other wines in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Caterwaul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975598674144,"sku":"101780","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/cat.jpg?v=1739909036"},{"product_id":"caymus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-special-selection-2017-750ml","title":"Caymus - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Special Selection 2017 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, Caymus sets aside the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Special Selection. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach year, Caymus sets aside the best barrels of their Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Special Selection. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWS94\u003cbr\u003e\nWine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLush and very forward, with velvety textured waves of cassis, mulled plum and blackberry reduction mixed with flashes of mocha and roasted vanilla. Long, with seamless structure letting the fruit play out. For the hedonist crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Logan, Caymus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975599263968,"sku":"119477","price":319.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/caymus-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-special-selection_cd106970-52b1-4e0c-a1a5-c593fef565ef.gif?v=1697487219"},{"product_id":"chappellet-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-signature-2019-750ml","title":"Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon (Signature) 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdMakerNote_headline\"\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully dark, complex and concentrated, this wine offers luxurious aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, layered with hints of cedar, mountain sage, aged tobacco, thyme and toasted oak. The structure is seamless and silky, with a glowing richness that permeates the palate, adding depth and generosity to flavors of black cherry, currant, chocolate and espresso bean, with notions of fresh herbs and barrel spice providing a lovely counterpoint throughout the long, resonating finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, 2% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdProReviews_headline\"\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA killer wine and great value, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature reveals tons of cassis and darker, almost blue fruits intermixed with sappy spring flowers, crushed stone, and lead pencil nuances. Based on 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec, and 2% Merlot, it's balanced and medium to full-bodied, with beautiful tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Chappellet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975604506848,"sku":"101907","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chappellet-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-signature.jpg?v=1663883861"},{"product_id":"charles-krug-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-2018-750ml","title":"Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced principally from our five family estates in Yountville, our 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displays red cherry, baked strawberry, and vanilla aromas with hints of fig and coffee bean. This medium-to-full bodied wine showcases a rich mix of berry, chocolate, and buttery caramel flavors set against a backdrop of toasted oak; all leading to a seamless, long finish of currant, blueberry, and warm oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93 points James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic aromas of blackcurrants, tobacco leaves, mulberries, violets and cedar. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely tuned tannins and a plush mouthfeel. There is charm and refinement here with good aging potential. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 points Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a fine choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Succulent black cherry, espresso, new leather, licorice and chocolate notes race across the palate, framed by soft, plush contours that lend considerable immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975605915872,"sku":"101925","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/charles-krug-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley_1.jpg?v=1663883863"},{"product_id":"charles-krug-peter-mondavi-family-generations-napa-valley-2017-750ml","title":"Charles Krug - Peter Mondavi Family Generations Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations is a Bordeaux-style blend created to honor our family's past, present, and future. The fruit is night-picked from our estate vineyards and aged in new French oak barrels. Aromas of berries and pomegranate dominate with notes of tobacco, bay leaf, and dark chocolate. This wine is full-bodied with a firm, somewhat buttery texture; it entices with flavors of mixed berries, vanilla, and toasty oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WW 94\u003cbr\u003e Wilfred Wong of Wine.com\u003cbr\u003e COMMENTARY: The 2018 Charles Krug Family Reserve Generations Red Wine explodes with formidable and lasting strength on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine excels with aromas and flavors of black fruit and oak. Pair it with a grilled Porterhouse topped with diced shallots and a side of Roquefort. (Tasted: February 3, 2022, San Francisco, CA)\u003cbr\u003e JS 93\u003cbr\u003e James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e A fragrant nose of blackberries, blueberries, dried thyme and cigar box. Full body with plush tannins. Round and creamy with a velvety texture. Chocolate and dark fruit at the finish. Really attractive, clear fruit at the end. Currants and black cherries. Drink from 2023.\u003cbr\u003e WS 91\u003cbr\u003e Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e This has showy and tasty fruit, with bright waves of cassis, boysenberry pâte de fruit and anise rolling through. Juicy through the finish with a subtle graphite edge for balance. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now through 2030.\u003cbr\u003e RP 91\u003cbr\u003e Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeliberately crafted in an age-worthy style, the 2018 Family Reserve Generations Red Wine is tart, tight and tannic. Scents of black cherries, cassis, earth and clove emerge only reticently on the nose, and the full-bodied palate isn't much more generous at this juncture. But the tannins are ripe, the fruit is concentrated, the oak is nicely balanced, and the mouthwatering finish lingers. Promising stuff. 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The wine was cold fermented slowly in stainless steel tanks to further its wonderfully aromatic bouquet and delicate flavor profile. This light-to-medium bodied wine displays vibrant aromas of white floral\/lemon blossom, lemon verbena, honeydew melon, pink grapefruit, passionfruit, pink guava, lime skin and lemongrass. On the palate it is sweet and crisp, with flavors of pink grapefruit, guava, lemon blossom, bartlett pear, and lemon grass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Vintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter several droughty winters, the Napa Valley enjoyed higher than usual rainfall during the winter of 2022 to 2023, replenishing the deep soil moisture. Spring was cool and as a result, the vine and grape development was delayed by about two weeks throughout the season. The summer was warm and steady, with no extremes. A combination of cool nights, warm days, and plenty of water in the soil allowed a long, slow ripening period, and later harvesting. This long and gentle ripening resulted in beautiful aromatics and good acids in the whites.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCRITIC ACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWE 92 | Wine Enthusiast 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJS 90 | James Suckling 90 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Krug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975606046944,"sku":"101928","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/t1215018jy_1.jpg?v=1663883877"},{"product_id":"chateau-montelena-chardonnay-napa-valley-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI remember standing at the press as the first squeeze from our first lot of Chardonnay in 2019 began to trickle into the pan…and thinking WOW. Even at 6am and at that stage – cold juice scarcely 2 hours removed from the vine – it was clear that the potential for an effusive, rich, complex wine was there. The excitement lasted scarcely 10 seconds before it was time to get to work; time to envision, time to make (irreversible) decisions, and time to act. Seeing the potential, the mosaic in our minds, is one thing. Being naturally curious and receptive to new, creative ideas is another. But it’s in the translation, the execution, and the eventual realization of what’s finally in the glass that’s the greatest challenge yet ultimately the most gratifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Winemaker Matt Crafton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOSE Bright gold in color and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. There’s very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e PALATE It’s the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although there’s abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well. The minerality is chalky and distinct, a beautiful contrast that layers in with the acid adding both complexity and depth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e FINISH There’s slightly more wood on the transition to the finish, surfacing as baking spice and crème brûlée. However, they’re handily overwhelmed by notes of Asian pear, mango and pineapple— absolutely delicious. 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