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2023 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

96-point Ehlers Estate Cabernet — certified organic St. Helena Napa Cab, Melka-trained winemaking, 18 months French oak. Bold and built to last.

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2023 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

96-point Ehlers Estate Cabernet — certified organic St. Helena Napa Cab, Melka-trained winemaking, 18 months French oak. Bold and built to last.

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  • 96 Point Napa Cabernet ~ Anne Sewell Briggs, DipWSET
  • 98 Point "Stunner Vintage" ~VM
  • Certified Organic St. Helena Cabernet
  • Winemaker Trained Under Philippe Melka
  • Next to Rombauer Vineyards ($100)
  • Every Bottle Funds Cardiovascular Research
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About The Wine

Located at the base of the majestic Mayacamas Mountains in the heart of St. Helena, Ehlers Estate is a property steeped in history. Grapes have grown on this land since the 1800s, and the story took root in 1886, when founder Bernard Ehlers built the stone winery that still anchors the estate today. Every bottle carries that legacy forward — small-batch, estate-grown, and unmistakably Napa.

The estate is owned by the Leducq Charitable Trust, established by Jean and Sylviane Leducq in 1996. It's the only non-profit winery in Napa Valley — every dollar from wine sales and tasting fees funds international cardiovascular research. You're not just buying a 96-point Cabernet here; you're funding something bigger with every pour.

The 42-acre vineyard is certified organic by CCOF, farmed across Napa's narrow "pinch" between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains. Behind the wine is winemaker Adam Henkel, who joined Ehlers in 2022 after training under the legendary Philippe Melka and working alongside Staglin Family Vineyard and Lail Vineyards. That pedigree shows in the glass — polished, intentional, built for the long haul.

This 2023 vintage is Ehlers' flagship "1886" Cabernet doing what it does best: lush, full-throttle Napa character. Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc lead the blend, aged 18 months in 53% new French oak. Bold, structured, and unmistakably St. Helena — a 96-point wine that earns every point.

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At A Glance

Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Napa Valley
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Beef · Venison · Lamb · Pasta · Cheese

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc.

A blast of deep purple fruit leads with concentrated blackberry, graphite, crushed rock, cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and spicy dried herbs.

The palate is bold and commanding—full-bodied with firm, sculpted tannins and electric acidity that amplifies layers of berry compote, warm spice, and mocha-laced oak. The finish goes on and on, leaving a trail of power, polish, and dark-fruited intensity.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

The Ehlers 2023 Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a plush richness and notes of black cherry, plum compote, wild berry bramble, warm spices, and dried herbs. On the palate, the wine is supple yet finely structured, with a velvety texture and juicy fruit, before unveiling deeper nuances of cedar, mocha, and baking spices, along with savory undertones. The tannins are polished but firm, providing a strong backbone that carries the wine through a long, harmonious finish. ~ 96 Anne Sewell Briggs, DipWSET

Wild berries and ripe plums lift from the glass carrying nose to palate with mixed black and purple fruits, spiced tobacco, dried blossoms, and oiled leather. An otherwise brooding character for this Cabernet gains complexity with succulent texture, melting tannins an almost steely, refreshing quality. Enjoy with braised meats and a hearty Autumn meal. Or, keep it in cellar for at least fifteen more years for further deepening of character.~93 Wine Enthusiast

THE PRODUCER

Ehlers Estate

Ehlers Estate — a historic, sustainably-farmed Napa Valley boutique winery — traces its roots back to 1886, when immigrant founder Bernard Ehlers built the stone barn that still anchors the property.

Today the estate spans 42 organic acres just north of St. Helena, producing estate-grown Bordeaux-varietal wines that reflect the unique soils and microclimate of Napa’s narrow ‘pinch’ between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains.

Under the stewardship of the Leducq Foundation, the winery blends Old-World tradition with modern organic and biodynamic practices — creating elegant, terroir-driven wines while supporting global cardiovascular research.

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