97 Larkmead 2021 Solari Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley). This distinctive and sophisticated 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is attractive, delicious and built to age. Aromas of freshly roasted coffee cascade into flavors of violet and sweet plum sprinkled with spiced cocoa. The tannins are persistent and velvety carrying into a long finish. Well done. —E.C.B.
abv: 14.7% Price: $200
95 Baker & Hamilton 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville). Pleasing flavors of black currant, sweet tobacco, bay laurel and graphite are carried on a well-structured and refined frame of persistent tannins and mouthwatering acidity. This is a well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon with the tenacity to age, expressive of where it is grown. No hurry to open. Drink 2028–2040. —E.C.B.
abv: 14.8% Price: $125
Intense, inky and fruity all at once, this bottling pairs iodine, blackberry jam and mahogany aromas on the serious but
