2020 Cathiard Vineyard Founding Brothers Napa Valley 6pk 6x750ml

This massively built wine wraps potent black fruit flavors and sophisticated spices in substantial tannins that will surely guide it to greater complexity and smoothness with time. Minerals, graphite, cloves, cedar and blackberries are layered inside a mouthfilling texture. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. ~ 96 Wine Enthusiast

An elegant, beautifully structured, classic red offering dark berry fruit, green tobacco, lovely integrated cedarwood, and emerging graphite notes. Full-bodied with pure, concentrated blackberry and black cherry fruit framed by pixelated tannins backed by terrifically tart blood orange acidity. A long finish of savoury wild herbs and brown spices with a touch of clove. Aged 16-18 months in 40% new French oak and large foudres. Florence and Daniel Cathiard, owners of Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux, bought the property in early 2020. The roughly 87-hectare estate hugs the eastern foothills of the Mayacamas. This blend was primarily sourced from older vines in the elevated foothills above the winery. Justine Labbé is the general manager and head winemaker. Michelle Rolland consults.~ 95 Decanter

So pure and beautiful with perfumes and cedar as well as currants. Dark mushrooms and bark. A medium-bodied wine with dark berry, currant, chocolate, hazelnut, and fine tannins. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. Better in two or three years and beyond. ~ 94 James Suckling

This has a good, lively mix of red and black fruit -- plum, currant, cherry -- that fills out the core, while brambly energy fuels the licorice- and roasted vanilla–accented finish. Stays grounded, thanks to a late tug of earth. Very solid for the vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035.~ 92 Wine Spectator