This wine pairs well with sea salt seasoned Rosemary chicken served with fresh steamed green beans and organic couscous with wild mushrooms. Other favorites are grilled New York Steak or pan seared Filet Mignon served with fingerling potatoes, roasted Ciopollini Onions sautéed with wild mushrooms. The best vegetarian option is a well built Impossible Burger with grilled or sautéed onions, white cheddar, tomatoes, lettuce and kosher pickles. This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon for sipping anytime and anywhere and will age well through 2032.

93 PTS, James Suckling
"An intense and concentrated red with notes of ripe blackberries, dark chocolate, wet stones and vanilla. Full-bodied and dry with an array of plush tannins, deep fruit and a touch of graphite. Long, velvety finish. Try in 2023."

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
It's a well-made red, with good grip and integration that shines in cassis and black cherry with tobacco notes. The palate is rich and firm laced with classic vanilla and mocha. Supple tannins support the full-bodied weight.

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Reserved character here, with notes of cedar wood, tobacco, spices and lead pencil to the red fruit. Medium to full-bodied with firm tannins and juicy dark fruit on the palate. Dry and polished with a long, even aftertaste. Drink or hold."

92 PTS, James Suckling
"Notes of mulberries, blueberries and plums with woody undertones. It’s full-bodied and structured with firm tannins and a long, energetic finish. Drink in 2023."

90 PTS, James Suckling
"A fruity chardonnay with apricot, poached pear, papaya, lemon pith and vanilla on the nose. Some toasted brioche and oyster shell, too. Full-bodied and buttery with a ripe, flavorful palate. Drink now."

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
This wine displays a vibrant, ruby plum color. The aromas are deep with Bing and Rainer cherries while backed with vanilla and slight caramelized raw sugar notes. The palate is intense with wild raspberry, blackberry and bramble. These flavors are backed by intense earthy notes from black pepper to mushroom followed by toasted oak and clove. The finish overall expresses ripe berry and leather with a silky envelope of toasted vanilla.

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 
95 PTS, SF Chronicle Wine Competition

90 PTS, Wine Enthusiast
“This wine packs a punch and overdelivers quality for the price. This is a crowd-pleaser in its lush, soft and fruity combination of grilled meat, bacon and smoky tannin. Those big bold elements are complemented by plenty of black-cherry jam.”

92 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast
"Impressive at any price, but especially notable at this cost, this 100% varietal red is a testament to the power and concentration of the vintage, integrated with a push of tannin on the back of the tongue. Spicy clove and pepper ride a wave of cassis, dark cherry and chocolate, needing time to unwind in the glass. It will do well in the cellar through 2028."

92 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The wine hits the palate with a voluptuous texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins and a long, long finish. At $42.00 a bottle, it is a steal."
- Robert Parker

6 Award-winning wines in a bundle, shipping included.
92 Pts.JS, 90 Pts.WE 2016 Hoffman Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
92 Pts.JS 2017 the Scrapper, Cabernet Franc, El Dorado
93 Pts.JS 2018 Typesetter, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
90 Pts.WE 2018 The Insider, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
90 Pts.WE 2018 Vinum Pinot Noir, Monterey
90Pts.JS 2020 The Insider Chardonnay, Sonoma Carneros

This special small lot Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep, dark plum color, which is evidence of the amazing concentration that this wine has. The aromas are of ripe black cherry, boysenberry and blueberry fruit. On the palate this wine is structured with impressive depth of cassis with a sappy core of cherry vanilla and finish elegantly with dark roast coffee and soft tannins, which allow for current enjoyment.
Only 93 cases were produced.