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Masotti Napa Cab - back again and bigger and bolder than ever! Last year when we introduced the Masotti wines to our customers there was a scramble to snatch them up at the crazy prices we secured and we expect the same this time around, too! If you missed the 2021 Masotti Cab here's the scoop - These wines are crafted by Mitchell Masotti whose day job is making wines at Bevan Cellars! Mitchel has worked alongside luminary Russel Bevan for more than a decade and works with some of the finest fruit around the valley. Clocking up more than a dozen 100-point wines under the Bevan label, this guy knows how to make rich, powerful, crowd-pleasing wines! The 2022 Napa Cab shows the forward and decadent style of the vintage with ripe dark fruits, blackberry, plum, boysenberry hints, too. Dark roast espresso beans, hints of sweet oak spice, new leather, hot stone. Soft, round tannins meld with lush fruit, it's a real mouthful of of easy drinking Napa goodness. As even sub-$50 Napa Cabs become ever scarcer, we backed up the truck at this super sharp price. However, once folks start buying it by the case there's no telling how long it will last.

Refined and earth-driven, showing tightly wound black-fruit aromas with underlying notes of graphite, bitter chocolate and cured meats. The palate is focused and pure with finely tuned tannins and a generous yet precise palate. A lovely wine to drink now or to cellar. Drink or hold.

After tasting the Petaluma Gap chardonnay and the Anderson Valley pinot noir, this (also) brand-new cabernet was my last stop for the day. With the other two being outstanding, especially for the $, I had high expectations for this one. This one was quite the change! The other two leaned more into brightness and acidity. This lil monster looked very deep and brooding in the glass. It almost looked unfiltered. I'm not sure if it is but, it kind of appears that way. For me, that is a very good thing. After letting it breathe, out came the black currant, tobacco, cedar and chocolate cherry scents. In the mouth, quite formidable with mouth-coating fruit of more currants, dusty red cherries, earth, clean wood and milk chocolate. Initially the finish starts smoothly, gathers speed and become tart with the clean (and fresh) wood dominating. A very, very light bit of smooth chalk also comes into play, if there is such a thing. Like the other two Anonymous wines that I tried today, this one is a bargain, and it will certainly age for quite a few more years.

Right now we have by far the best price in the country on this Napa Valley classic! In fact we're $15 a bottle lower than the next best competitor. Thanks to some exceptionally sharp pricing, you can stock up on benchmark Napa Cabernet for literally half the regular price. Yep, $25 for legitimate Napa Valley Cabernet from the team at Louis Martini. As one of the most historic producers in the valley, Louis Martini has long been a stalwart of classically styled, structured Napa Cabernet. I’ve been lucky enough to taste Martini Cabernets going all the way back to the 1960s, and these wines helped define the very character of Napa Valley Cabernet as we know it today. The winery is state of the art, and the team is committed to the legacy of this incredible property and their role in resuscitating the domestic wine industry after prohibition. The 2022 is drinking beautifully, with the warmth of the vintage giving the fruit profile a little more generosity and immediate appeal. There’s a gorgeous mix of crushed redcurrant, ripe plum, blackberry, loamy earth, charred spice, and subtle leather. The ample fruit is nicely framed by grainy, structured tannins (perhaps from a component of mountain-grown fruit) that carry the wine through a long, satisfying finish. This has the substance and structure to drink beautifully over the next 5–6 years and likely beyond. Louis Martini's Napa Cab is already a very solid buy at its $50 SRP. At 50% off, this is one of those no-brainer Napa Cab deals you simply don’t want to miss. Buy a few for now and a few for the cellar. Cheers!

The 2016 Paradigm is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. This is a stunning wine, currently in a phase of compact fruit and impressive density that highlights its remarkable potential. Notes of black currant pressed violets and rose petals dominate the profile, underpinned by a deep vein of electric acidity, black truffle, and loamy earth. The full-bodied richness builds beautifully on the palate, showcasing a seamless integration of superfine tannins already beautifully polished at this stage. This wine is a testament to patience—please hold onto this as long as you can, as it promises to evolve into something extraordinary over time—a masterpiece of balance, density, and elegance. I find myself shaking my head over the lack of critical praise for these wines over the years and applaud the consumers who have locked into a spot on the mailing list at Paradigm because they are world-class wines from pedigreed vines, ageworthy, and offer just about the best QPR (quality-to-price ratio) in Napa these days. (JC)

This elegant, concentrated wine from a long, cool growing season is restrained, taut and fresh. It will be best with more time in the bottle, but it’s so fascinating now for the racy acidity and the mineral, almond and green apple flavors. It's tangy, medium-bodied, layered and linear in feel, with a texture that's mouthwatering. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2028. (JG)

A fabulous wine of focus and polish with very fine tannins that caress your palate and give great length to the finish. Medium to full body. The aromas of violets and currants are so beautiful. Dreamy. Best ever? A blend of 92% cabernet sauvignon, 4% cabernet franc, 2% merlot, 1% malbec and 1% petit verdot.

The latest Cabernet from the Anonymous Wine Collective is a truly special wine with an incredible backstory. I was lucky enough to walk among the vines with the winemaker and hand-pick barrels in the cellar to put together the final blend. It has been an absolute joy to help create this tiny, 200-case bottling from a historic block of vines that played an instrumental role in putting Napa Cabernet on the global map. The block of vines from which this wine originates was planted in 1974. It sits above the valley floor on a perfect alluvial bench at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains, along the western edge of the valley. The vines, an old heritage clone of Cabernet grafted onto St. George rootstock, grow in extremely rocky soils composed of weathered basalt and compressed volcanic ash, or tuff. From the late 1970s through the 1980s, fruit from this very block was a component of early Opus One bottlings and was blended into Robert Mondavi’s iconic Reserve Cabernet alongside To Kalon fruit (apparently to add structure!) My initial dream was to bottle a pure Cabernet Sauvignon from these 50-plus-year-old vines. However, while tasting barrels, I fell in love with some Merlot and Petit Verdot from a neighboring block planted in the mid-1990s. After trying several renditions of a Bordeaux-style blend, I decided to add equal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot to the cuvée, as they beautifully complemented the dense, brooding old-vine Cabernet. The final blend was literally scribbled on the back of a napkin and sealed with a handshake. Once the components were racked together, the finished wine went back into barrel (Taransaud barrels, no less) for several more months, allowing everything to marry before bottling. Even though this wine is still an absolute baby, the quality is already clear to see. It is inky, brooding, and powerful, with an uncommon depth of black fruit, crushed rock, savory graphite, cedar, bay laurel, and beautifully integrated barrel spice. Please decant the wine for at least an hour if drinking it anytime soon, allowing it time to open up. I think it will be in fine form by this coming autumn and should have more than 20 years of aging potential. This is a wine I am incredibly proud of and one I will be enjoying on special occasions for many years to come!

Spottswoode’s 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly a strong effort, even for this benchmark producer, featuring layers of dark, dense cassis, blackberry and blueberry fruit. The new oak component has been completely subsumed by the fruit in this medium- to full-bodied wine. Greater density and concentration somehow come without weight, supported by silky tannins. Featuring a lovely, elegant mouthfeel and tremendous length on the finish, it should stand tall among the many legends produced at this estate. (JC)

Ah, a breath of fresh air, as this vivid, appetizing and mouthwatering wine counters the prevailing Napa trend of rich, full-bodied whites. An almost electric feel and vibrant citrus light up the palate. Flavors of grapefruit, lemon zest, green-apple skin and flint keep you coming back for more. Drink now.

Rich, dark-fruited character with dried berries, plums and hints of mocha, chocolate and grilled herbs. Full-bodied with a velvety, though slightly chewy texture and plush fruit. Long and broad finish.

***No. 1 Best Buy of 2025*** Aromatics of deep, regal, dark fruits, with hints of baking and savory spices, leap out of the glass. The palate promises rich, dense blackberry, Olallieberry, cardamom, tobacco, chocolate cocoa nibs, and a lip-smacking finish. Decant and Enjoy. Pair with grilled bone-in rib-eye, rosemary herbed butter, creamer potatoes. *Best Buy*

The 2024 Chardonnay Muir-Hanna Vineyard was aged entirely in neutral oak for 10 months. It pops from the glass with bold notes of fresh white peaches and green guava, opening out to nuances of baking spices, orange blossoms, and chalk dust. The medium-bodied palate delivers vivacious orchard-fruit and spicy layers with a racy backbone and a suggestion of oiliness to the texture, finishing with a cheeky lemon-peel lift.

A remarkable blend sourced from Montagna Vineyard and from sites in Oak Knoll and Calistoga. Montagna Vineyard is located on Pritchard Hill in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. This full-bodied wine features notes of cardamom, black liquorice, and black cherry, complemented by a perfumed bouquet of wild herbs. Crafted by the talented winemaker Maayan Koschitzky, it is a lovely and sophisticated wine. (JC)

This is the best wine I've ever tasted from Trois Noix. It’s full-flavoured, complex, and rich without ever feeling heavy, framed by gorgeously polished tannins with a cocoa powder quality. The wine is supremely fresh and inviting, with minty eucalyptus and sagebrush notes lifting cassis, cherry, and white pepper-infused plum fruit, all supported by a spine of crisp acidity. Really hitting all the marks in 2023.

Our team found another outstanding value! This Napa Chardonnay offers ripe tropical fruit, a touch of creaminess, and a beautiful flinty character. Vibrant and well-balanced, it captures the warmth of Napa while remaining fresh and never heavy-handed.

The 2021 Puzzle is Newton's mountain Cabernet blend at its most generous, dense and dark. It pours rich and dark, chocolate and mocha lifting out of the glass, before turning soft and fabulously friendly on the palate. Chalky dark fruit abounds, with a generous, almost decadent finish. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon from Newton's high volcanic sites, filled out with the a supporting cast of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2016 To Kalon Vineyard Co. "Highest Beauty" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (99JS, 97JD, 97WS). James Suckling: "This pure Cabernet Sauvignon is the real deal with redcurrant and terracotta character on both the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, yet really reserved and ultra-refined. The quality of the tannins is super with such fine grain, yet it continues on for minutes. This is the first release and it shows beautiful classicism. Shows the essence of the place. Needs four or five years to come around." (12/2020)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2009 Dana Estates "Lotus Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 97RP, 95ST, 93WS) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "A rich, sensual wine, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard captures the best qualities of the vintage. Layers of dark red fruit, kirsch, sweet spices, tobacco and herbs saturate the palate as this large-scaled, voluptuous wine opens up in the glass. There is a purity and centeredness to the 2009 that is striking. At the same time, the tannins aren’t quite as polished as they are in the very best wines here. Overall, though, that is a pretty small critique for a wine that delivers so much pure pleasure. Exotic spice and kirsch notes reappear on the finish. The 2009 was fermented in a combination of 45% oak uprights, 45% cement and 10% barriques. It spent 26 months in 100% new French oak barrels. (AG)" (12/2012)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1973 Stony Hill Napa Valley Pinot Chardonnay, 1-bottle of 1991 Mount Eden Estate Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay, and 1-bottle of 2015 Hanzell "Estate" Sonoma Valley Chardonnay (94JD, 93RP, 92WE, 90W&S). Of the 2015 Hanzell "Estate" Sonoma Valley Chardonnay, Jeb Dunnuck writes: "Showing beautifully, the 2015 Chardonnay offers a touch of maturity in its caramelized peach, pineapple, flora, and toasted bread-like aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied and beautifully textured on the palate, it has plenty of fruit, a solid spine of acidity, and a clean, mineral-laced finish. This is just a beautiful Chardonnay from Sonoma that's drinking at point today yet will evolve nicely for another 5-7 years." (12/2020)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1987 Robert Mondavi "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95RP) and 1-bottle of 1990 Robert Mondavi "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 90VN). Of the 1987 Robert Mondavi "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Advocate writes: "This has a wonderful lifted minty nose that actually reminds me of a great Mouton-Rothschild. Sublime definition and purity with scents of blackberry, black plum and just a touch of prune. Very intense and beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied, very svelte and supple, beautiful balance and poise, notes of blackberry, cedar, black plum and just a touch of iodine. Elegant finish. Superb. (NM)" (11/2009)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2018 Bevan "Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard" St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon (100IWR, 100JD, 100RP, 96VN). Wine Advocate: "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard was aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, 100% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sashays out of the glass with flamboyant scents of redcurrant jelly, Black Forest cake, blackcurrant pastilles and rose oil with suggestions of cast-iron pan, pencil lead and tilled soil plus a waft of fragrant earth. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated with firm, exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, it delivers an incredible mineral and perfumed red fruit firework display finish. Fans of Dr. Crane are going to LOVE this expression, masterfully crafted by Russell Bevan—an absolute must-try! (LPB) " (02/2021)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Vice Versa "Mysterons" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (98JD, 96RP, 95DC). Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming just about all from the Ecotone Vineyard (there's a splash of Georges III in here), the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Mysterons is deep purple-hued, with an insanely good bouquet of red and black fruits, iron, bloody meat, and graphite, and it turns slightly more floral and violet-tinged with air. Classic, quintessential 2021 Napa Valley magic, it's full-bodied and has tons of obvious minerality, a stacked mid-palate, and enough tannins to warrant 5-7 years of bottle age. It will most likely merit a perfect rating at maturity. (JD) 98+" (02/2024)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2006 Dana Estates "Lotus Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 95RP) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "From a vineyard situated on the lower hillsides in the St. Helena appellation, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard’s dark ruby/purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of crushed rocks, spring flowers, and black currants. The wine exhibits superb intensity, elegance, and richness. (RP)" (12/2008)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2006 Dana Estates "Hershey Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - (88-90RP)) in original wood. 88-90 points Robert Parker: "The most difficult offering to evaluate is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Hershey Vineyard from Howell Mountain. It displays a cool climate style with higher acidity than its siblings, more red berry fruit, high tannins, and a foreboding, backward personality. This effort will require considerable patience as it needs to develop more flesh to match the other wines in this impressive portfolio." (12/08)

Bid on this magnum of 2003 Garric Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L). The inaugural vintage of this small boutique winery located in Calistoga, a joint venture between two friends Gary and Ricardo (hence the name, 'Gar-Ric'). They sourced fruit from two premium, low-yielding vineyards to produce this 100% Cabernet, which was aged in 80% new Marchive barrels. "Richard Betts, MS: 'Loads of precocious personality highlighted with rich black fruits and heady brown spices. It feels thoroughly complete with bass notes of coffee and milk chocolate.' Jason Smith, MS: 'After my initial taste of Garric, the first words out of my mouth were, why didn't you bring a second bottle? This seductive and spicy cabernet is rich, full-bodied and well balanced. Garric is a tremendous first release that has a long, silky finish that begs you to have another glass.'" (from the winery)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1980 Mayacamas California Pinot Noir and 1-bottle of 1984 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Pinot Noir. Of the 1980 Mayacamas California Pinot Noir, Napa's venerable Mayacamas is legendary for making some of California's most beautiful and ageless Cabernet Sauvignons but the winery also produced a Pinot Noir for much of its history. This wine was bottled a little more than a decade after Bob Travers purchased the estate and his approach to Pinot was similar to Cabernet; favoring structure and freshness with respect for the fruit and with the goal of lasting for decades.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2009 Dana Estates "Hershey Vineyard" Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 94WS, 93RP, 93ST, 93VN) in original wood. Wine Spectator: "Bold, rustic, dense and chewy, this is a powerful yet harnessed expression of mountain-grown Cabernet. Firm, with spice, floral, dried currant and berry flavors, ending with a loamy earth minerality. (JL)" (10/2012)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1990 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94TWI, 93RP, 93WS) and 1-bottle of 1994 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 94TWI, 94WS, 92VN). Of the 1990 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, The Wine Independent writes: "A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot, the 1990 Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to deep brick colored. It bursts with notes of dried bay leaves, cranberry sauce, and blackcurrant pastilles, leading to hints of damp soil, wood smoke, and black truffles with a waft of new leather. The medium-bodied palate is packed with rich, spicy black fruits and loads of earthy sparks, supported by grainy tannins and well-balanced acidity, finishing long and mineral-laced. The green harvest was introduced this year for the first time. (LPB)" (09/2022)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1983 Grace Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Spectator: "This wine has a distinctive smoky, tarry character that runs through the aromas and flavors. It's full-bodied with high extract and ample tannins and very ripe, plummy, chocolately Cabernet fruit." (06/1987)

Bid on this magnum of 2006 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (OWC - 94RP, 92ST) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard possesses the vintage’s structure and power. While this vintage is more irregular than the 2005, it has a tendency to produce more masculine-styled wines with loads of concentration, but less charm and finesse (at least at this stage). The 2006s are somewhat reminiscent of the 1996s, which followed the brilliant years of 1994 and 1995. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 Helms Vineyard cuvee offers subtle notes of spicy oak intermixed with forest floor and new oak. It exhibits a powerful, dense, rich finish, but overall is less evolved than the seemingly more complex 2005. (RP)" (12/2008)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Vice Versa "Beckstoffer To Kalon" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97JD, 97RP). Wine Advocate: "Once again, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is one of my favorites among the current lineup from Vice Versa. Gentle sage and pipe tobacco nuances accent ripe red and black cherries, plus there are hints of fine suede and complex notes of dried spices. It's full-bodied and concentrated, richly tannic but ripe, silky and fine. There's a certain elegance and generosity here, despite the large-scale tannins. Great stuff. (JC) 97+" (01/2024)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Tor Kenward "Pure Magic" Oakville Bordeaux Blend (97DC, 97JD, 97JS, 96RP, 96VN). James Suckling: "This has wonderful length and focus with racy fine tannins that go on for minutes. Medium body with tension and beauty. Extremely long and linear. A different nature to it. One for the cellar. Drink after 2026." (11/2023)

Bid on this bottle of 2017 Kapcsándy "Grand Vin - State Lane Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (98JD, 96RP, 95VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin is another Bordeaux look-alike (Latour?) with its density, structure, and regal style. It offers blackcurrant, graphite, crushed rock, and lead pencil shaving aromas and flavors and is full-bodied, supple, and seamless on the palate, with building yet perfectly polished tannins. Showing the polished, elegant style of the estate, flawless balance, and a great, great finish, it's going to keep for 30-40 years. 98+" (01/2020)

Bid on this bottle of 2014 Fairchild "Stones No. 3 - Perrarus Block 3" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Fairchild Napa Valley is a small, family-owned producer founded by J. Peter Fairchild, focused on limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from select hillside vineyards across Napa Valley. The winery emphasizes site specificity, bottling individual blocks separately to highlight differences in soil, exposure, and elevation. “Stones No. 3 – Perrarus Block 3” designates fruit from a distinct parcel within the Perrarus Vineyard, reflecting Fairchild’s block-by-block approach and meticulous vineyard selection.

Bid on this bottle of 1974 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Spectator: "Shows off earthy, spicy Cabernet flavors, with hints of wild berry, cherry, sage and cedar, and finishes with firm tannins and good length. " (05/1997)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2018 Amici "Morisoli Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (98JD, 96IWR, 96RP, 95JS). Jeb Dunnuck: "Possibly a candidate for perfection in 4-5 years, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard reveals a deep, dense purple/blue color to go with incredible notes of blueberries, crème de cassis, scorched earth, camphor, graphite, and a Graves-like earthy minerality. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, it has beautifully integrated tannins, a solid spine of acidity, terrific mid-palate depth, and a blockbuster of a finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. Give bottles 2-4 years in a cold cellar, count yourself lucky, and enjoy over the following two decades. (JD) 98+" (01/2021)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2023 Scarecrow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 100RP, 100TWI, 98JD, 98VN) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Scarecrow is one for the ages, built around a core of dry-farmed vines planted in 1945. Slightly herbal nuances weave in and out of perfectly ripened black cherries, underscored by hints of crushed stone. And while the wine is full-bodied, creamy and seductive, it offers incredible opulence without any sense of heaviness, supported effortlessly by fine-grained tannins. Hints of licorice, mocha and black olives on the finish only add to the web of complex flavors and textures, punctuated by tremendous length."

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1978 Beaulieu Vineyard "Georges de Latour Private Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Advocate: "In this tasting (February, 1995), the wine performed up to its highest standards, displaying fully mature aromas of roasted herbs, red and blackcurrants and cherries intertwined with caramel and spice notes. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with a velvety texture and gobs of spicy oak, this high alcohol, lusty-styled Cabernet Sauvignon offers a compelling glass of delicious wine. (RP)" (06/1995)

Bid on this bottle of 1979 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (93WS, 92RP). Wine Spectator: "*Spectator Selection* (Web-1985)"

Bid on this 1-half-bottle lot of 2007 Joseph Phelps Eisrébe Napa Valley Late Harvest Scheurebe (375ml) (93RP, 91ST). Wine Advocate: The 2007 Eisrebe, made from 100% Scheurebe, has 7.8% alcohol and 23 grams of residual sugar. It falls between an Auslese and Beerenauslese in style, offering notes of marmalade, maple syrup, and caramelized tropical fruit, terrific acidity, and beautiful purity. (RP) (12/2008)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2006 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC - 94RP, 92ST, 91WS) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard possesses the vintage’s structure and power. While this vintage is more irregular than the 2005, it has a tendency to produce more masculine-styled wines with loads of concentration, but less charm and finesse (at least at this stage). The 2006s are somewhat reminiscent of the 1996s, which followed the brilliant years of 1994 and 1995. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 Helms Vineyard cuvee offers subtle notes of spicy oak intermixed with forest floor and new oak. It exhibits a powerful, dense, rich finish, but overall is less evolved than the seemingly more complex 2005. (RP)" (12/2008)

Bid on this bottle of 1994 Heitz Cellar "Trailside" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92JG). John Gilman: "The 1994 Trailside is aging beautifully and is still a handful of years away from its period of peak drinkability. The deep and complex nose offers up a superb mélange of red and black cherries, a touch of chocolate, cigar smoke, lovely soil tones, coffee and a deft touch of spicy new oak (now flawlessly integrated). On the palate the wine is full-bodied, suave and rock solid at the core, with a very classy profile, impeccable depth and focus and a very long, moderately tannic and complex finish. While it is not a crime to drink this wine today, I would not hesitate to hold off on bottles in the cellar for another five or six years, as there is clearly a lot more to come. A fine, fine bottle. (Drink between 2016-2040)" (05/2011)

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 1985 Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has been crafting classic Bordeaux varietals from the Napa Valley for over 30 years. Famed for their Merlot wines, somehow the Duckhorns managed to sneak their Cabernet Sauvignon wines out the door without anyone noticing. A combination of estate and purchased fruit from Napa Valley allowed Dan and Margaret to demonstrate the blending skills they picked up in Bordeaux.

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1 2005 Bond "Melbury" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (95RP, 95VN, 95WE), 1 2005 Bond "Pluribus" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (98RP, 93VN, 92WS), 1 2005 Bond "St. Eden" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (97RP, 95VN, 94JS), and 1 2005 Bond "Vecina" Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend (98RP, 97VN, 97WE). Of the 2005 Bond "Pluribus" Bordeaux Blend, Wine Advocate writes: "The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Pluribus is from a relatively high-elevation vineyard on the steep slopes of Spring Mountain and planted in the white Tufa volcanic bedrock of that area... By far, the biggest, most backward and massive of all the 2005s, this wine behaved as if it were three or four years old, rather than ten. Dense purple, it offers notes of blueberry liqueur, St.-Estèphe-like earth, licorice and a gravelly note with incredible depth, lots of blackberries, and a finish that goes on for 45+ seconds... (RP) 98+" (06/2015)

Bid on this magnum of 2013 Philip Togni "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (100DC, 100VN, 97TWI, 96RP, 95WS). Vinous: "The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is just as magnificent as it has always been. A wine of stature and pedigree, the 2013 possesses stunning vertical intensity right out of the gate. Dark fruit, lavender, graphite, coffee and dried herbs are some of the notes that infuse this vivid Cabernet with striking complexity. But it is the sum of the parts that impresses most. Togni's 2013 cements its place as one of the epic wines of this legendary harvest. (AG)" (05/2024)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Pinot Noir and 1-bottle of 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Syrah (97WS, 91RP). Of the 2002 Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Syrah, Wine Spectator writes: "A sensational, breathtaking Syrah that's inky dark and saturated with rich currant, blackberry, boysenberry and huckleberry, with a stunning display of mocha, espresso bean and vanilla doses of oak, yet for all its richness, plushness, density and concentration, this wine remains impeccably balanced. (JL)" (12/2004)

Bid on this bottle of 2017 To Kalon Vineyard Co. "Highest Beauty" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (96WS, 95JD, 95JS, 93VN). Wine Spectator: "Features warmed loam, hot stone and smoldering tobacco aspects, with a lush and deeply layered core of plum sauce and blackberry preserve flavors, steadily expanding as it airs in the glass. A big wine, beautifully rendered and very grounded. Best from 2022 through 2040. 500 cases made. (JM)" (07/2020)