90 Plus Rated from Napa Valley

Another shining example of what wine lovers should expect from the 2010 vintage. All of the good stuff is present here, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, cassis, espresso, mocha, and spices wrapped in a decadent, inky purple package....

A critical favorite since its inception, this house was in full bloom in ’08. Robert Parker found “aromas of sweet blueberries and black currants intermixed with floral and crushed rock-like notes. Very cool climate...

Napa’s first vineyard-designated Cabernet, and still among its most coveted. Wine Spectator found “Minty bay leaf aromas are pure, with a spicy edge, leading to firm dark berry, mocha, mineral and sage flavors that are...

Wine Spectator has called Pritchard Hill “America’s Grand Cru,” and the Chappellet’s were its original wine pioneers. Their flagship bottling reflects their downfield vision and decades of success.

In a magical year for California Pinot, El Molino delivered in a big way. Ripe and gripping at once, flavors of berry pie, rhubarb and...

The intersection of Silverado Trail and Oakville Cross is a three-way “T” of dream Cabernet soil. Screaming Eagle, Rudd, Dalla Valle...

If you don't know about these guys, it's time to get a bottle and taste what "cult" Napa Valley Cab is really about!

Grown and crafted on the same State Lane property as its “100-point” big brothers, Endre – modeled on the Bordeaux “second label” concept – represents very serious pedigree. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate found “…lovely fleshiness and...

This is one of the most impressive Napa Cabs we have tried in many moons. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate noted that it "bursts from the glass with juicy dark cherries...

If world-class Cabernet is defined by its texture, what we have here is Marvin Gaye in a velvet tux... smooth. Blackberries, black cherries, toffee and toast ride a wave of silk that lets you know exactly what’s going on.

Produced exclusively from Rutherford's Star Vineyard, it has fooled many a trained palate in blind tastings. Alive with minerality and verve...

Wow, PlumpJack is on fire these days! Their '10 Syrah holds nothing back, as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate notes; "black olives, tapenade, black pepper, chocolate, smoke and incense all take shape in this full-bodied, dense Syrah....

A tribute to the original stone winery built by Bernard Ehlers in 1886, this estate flagship wine has all the markings of a classic, age-worthy Napa Cabernet....

One of the oldest vineyard blocks in all of Napa dials up the intensity with a core of black fruits, chocolate and boysenberry. A classic example of why winemakers love working with old-vine Zin.

When winemaking consultant Luc Morlet agrees to take on a project, it’s a solid indication that all the pieces are in place for a winner. Wine Advocate noted that 7&8’s 2010 shows: “Graphite, violets, dark cherries and menthol are some of the many notes that flesh out in a Cabernet Sauvignon that is relatively approachable for the year...

Andy Beckstoffer's eye for vineyard property is beyond reproach as demonstrated with this succulent blend. Pure purple thunder in the glass, it combines creme de cassis, cinnamon and juicy red fruits in an ever-evolving Napa hot rod. There's an awful lot to like here.

A Napa Valley legend is now re-released! This is the original proprietary red, and still one of the absolute best. Every single year, it competes with California’s finest releases in our blind tastings, and now with a few years in the bottle, it's strutting like Mick Jagger....

The father-and-son duo of Lou and Louis Kapcsandy are taking their State Lane vineyard to new heights. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate lavished the '09 "Grand Vin" with praise; "freshly cut flowers, mint, cinnamon and licorice...

From the team responsible for Axios Cabernet, Worthy represents incredible pedigree and value for a “second label.” While its big brother’s massive fruit tannins will claw your face off in its youth, Sophia’s is a far more approachable style. Supple notes of red fruits...

One of Napa's most celebrated producers is well within their comfort zone working with Merlot, and winemaker Elias Fernandez just doesn't miss. Parker's Wine Advocate notes, "Black cherries, menthol, licorice and spices...