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Now is the perfect time to start trying high rated Cabernet Sauvignon. These reds are full bodied and packed with tannins, and they please wine drinkers across the world. Here are some of our top picks for Cabernet Sauvignon rated 90+:
Faust Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Blackberry, blackcurrant, graphite and tar aromas. Crushed stone, too. Full-bodied, yet firm, fresh and bright with a creamy, crunchy finish. One of the best values in Napa appellation designated reds. Drink or hold.
-- James Suckling, 95/100
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
This wine is lovely in juicy red fruit, dried herb and hints of allspice, the tannin structure firm and giving. Offering refinement and structure, it shows nuances of black currant, cherry and toasted oak. This will do well in the cellar; enjoy best from 2029–2034. VIRGINIE BOONE.
-- Wine Enthusiast, 94/100
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon
Cassis, dried blueberries, violets, ink, graphite, dried leaves and cigar box on the nose. Full-bodied with firm, polished tannins. Smooth and supple with excellent balance and length. Drink from 2023.
-- James Suckling, 93/100
J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
This is one of the more widely available Cabs in American restaurants, and yet manages to be thoroughly enjoyable despite the large production amounts. Blackberry, violet, warm fudge and loamy soil aromas kick off the nose, and then the palate is enveloped in polished yet expansive tannins. Flavors of black currant, vanilla and anise float through the sip.
-- Wine Enthusiast, 93/100
Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
The base appellation 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (which includes 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Merlot) is a terrific value, offering loads of blue and black fruits as well as notes of tobacco, candied violets, Asian spices, and sandalwood. Medium to full-bodied, with rock-solid overall balance, ripe yet integrated tannins, and a great finish, this is a classic, well-made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years.
-- Jeb Dunnuck, 90/100
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Plums, currants, stones, sage and walnut husks on the nose. Some toffee and mocha. Medium- to full-bodied with polished tannins. Creamy finish.
-- James Suckling, 92/100
Orin Swift Cellars Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (1.5LTR)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head has a deep garnet-purple color and needs a little swirling to unlock classic notes of ripe blackcurrants, warm plums and cedar chest with hints of wild sage, violets, Sichuan pepper and fallen leaves. The full-bodied palate has firm and grainy tannins with a lively backbone and tightly knit black fruits, finishing long and savory.
-- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96/100
Buena Vista Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2019
Ripe-berry and walnut aromas with cedar and spice, following through to a full body with creamy, polished tannins and a juicy finish. Dusty and firm at the end. Better in a year or two.
-- James Suckling, 92/100
