Professional reviews
Robert Parker (92)
Primarily sourced from Upper Range, east of Rutherford, but including fruit from several other vineyards, the 2021 Lithology Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley boasts Intense aromas of ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, creamy and lush, it could use more complexity, but this comes at you in waves of lush fruit, followed by masses of soft tannins on the finish.
James Suckling (95)
A framed and flavorful red with blackberry, black currant and chocolate aromas and flavors. Lead pencil. Full and layered with solid chewy tannins. Big but the tannins keep it in line. A blend of 86% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, and 2% cabernet franc. Better in two or three years.
Jancis Robinson (17)
The Argentine billionaire who owns Bounty Hunter. 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Tasted blind. Extremely deep purplish crimson. This doesn’t smell frank! Blueberry compote? But with a covering layer too. Then super-sweet and forward, like wine number 2 (Scarecrow 2021) – rather like the overripe, too-sweet Napa Cabs of old. Hint of alcohol on the end. (JR)
Vinous (93)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a very serious appellation-level wine. Succulent dark cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, incense and mocha build as this racy, plush Cabernet shows off its considerable charms. Best of all, it will drink well with minimal cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley checks in as a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and a splash of Cabernet Franc coming from multiple terroirs throughout the valley. A gorgeous Cabernet, it has ripe red and black fruits as well as some tobacco and spicy, floral notes, medium to full body, ripe, velvety tannins, great mid-palate depth, and a great finish.
