2019 Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Estate

2019 Beringer - Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley

This is really focused, with brightness to the sweet tobacco and berries. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, finesse and drinkability. Ripe-currant center-palate.

2021 Daou Vineyards - Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles

2019 Smith & Hook - Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Reserve

Lovely, elegant nose - an inviting mix of restrained blackcurrants and cassis with a hint of menthol, leather and newly sawn wood. A dense, weighty palate with good acidity and grippy tannins. Subtle black fruits linger pleasantly. Lovely structure and go...

2021 Ridge - Alexander Valley Geyserville Red

The 2021 Geyserville hits the palate with a burst of dark red/purplish fruit, sweet spice, lavender, chocolate, dried herbs and American oak. I would be in no rush to open the 2021, as it is clearly an infant at this stage. The blend is 76% Zinfandel, ...