The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection St. Helena comes from more sandy, gravelly soils and it’s a more fruit-forward, elegant effort that has impressive red currants, vanilla bean, and spice. It’s another balanced, pleasure-bent, impeccably made Cabernet Sauvignon that can be drunk today or cellar for upwards of two decades.

93+ The deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena District Collection (aged 20 months in 70% new French oak) opens with baked cherries, warm plums and crème de cassis with hints of dusty soil, iron ore, mossy bark and tobacco. Big, concentrated and full, the palate is packed with rich fruit and framed by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and earthy. 477 cases produced. - LPB

Features a range of red and black currant, violet, savory, dried anise and sagebrush notes that weave together harmoniously, scored with a mineral accent on the finish that adds cut and freshness. Best from 2020 through 2030. 477 cases made. — JM

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena is one of the most expressive wines in this range. Silky tannins give the 2016 soft contours and tons of immediacy. Floral accents add nuance to the red and purplish berry fruit in this impeccable, inviting Cabernet Sauvignon. -- Antonio Galloni