2013 Red Wine from North Coast

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: One of the great efforts of recent years, and not surprisingly so, is the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, a blend of 81% from Howell Mountain, 11% from St. Helena and the rest Calistoga and Mount Veeder. It is a...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Louer Family rolls out of the glass with seductive notions of baked plums, warm cassis and blueberry compote with touches of chocolate mint, unsmoked cigars, new...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: This is an impressive wine from an estate that I haven't tasted in the past. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Single Barrel Select emerges from the George III Vineyard in Rutherford and is aged in 100% new French oak. It...

jamessuckling.com, 98 points: Fabulous subtle aromas of black currants, violets and lilacs with a hot stone undertone. Full-bodied and dense, it shows such wonderful energy and synergy that delivers a firm yet gentle tannin backbone and complex...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 100 points: Little can be added to the greatness of the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Vin, a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine (600 cases) is truly stunning in its dense, crème de cassis and...

jamessuckling.com, 94 points: Intriguing aromas of walnut, shiitake mushroom and dark fruits follow through to a full body, round and velvety tannins and a bright finish. A vivid and silky mouthfeel. Long finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Exhibits a green herb and cedar edge, with firm, tart berry, spice and floral scents. This style will best be served by short-term cellaring. Ends clean and juicy, showing a dash of anise. Best from 2020 through 2032...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: A distinctive and singular style of wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Three D Dr. Crane is a relatively small cuvée of only 345 cases. Dense purple in color, with notes of charcoal, truffle, graphite, blackberry and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, which spent more time in French oak, and is more expensive, has an inkier ruby/purple color, slightly more fruitcake, spice box, juicy blackcurrant fruit, a medium to full body...

jebdunnuck.com, 94 points: I found some variance in the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville with one bottle being more medium-bodied and midweight, and a second bottle (which was used for the review here) showing much more depth and richness...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 100 points: Well, it can’t be easy to follow a perfect wine, but the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard The O.G. can. It tips the scales at the end of my scoring system with absolutely magnificent blackberry and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: There are three vineyard sites, and the wine they cull out of those vineyards is the least expensive blend, Onda. The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Onda, which is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, sees less new oak...

Vinous, 93 points: The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Davies is soft, juicy and open-knit, with soft contours, juicy fruit and terrific overall balance. Raspberry jam, spices and wild flowers all flesh out in the glass. The addition of 11%...

jamessuckling.com, 96 points: Intense aromas of blackberry, tar and wet earth follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Bark and cigar box undertones. A solid and powerful red yet balanced and poised. Give it two or...