The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Ample, full-bodied and yet classically medium-bodied in feel, the Reserve is tremendous. All the elements are in balance. Soft contours and silky tannins add to the wine's considerable appeal. The single-parcel Cabernets are undoubtedly flashier, but for quality and price, it is very hard to top the Reserve. -- Antonio Galloni

A 100% varietal, estate wine given nearly two years in French oak, much of it new, this wine is powerful, sultry and smooth, with succulent red fruit and fig at its fore. Tobacco, forest and cedar give it a savory, complementary complexity that works well to make it a cohesive wine. This will benefit from time in the bottle; enjoy best 2021–2026. VIRGINIE BOONE

(91+ points) Composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has a deep purple-black color and scents of chocolate box, blackcurrants, tar and bay leaves with a waft of charcuterie. Full-bodied and firm with a velvety texture, the palate gives good concentration and an earthy finish.- LPB

Lean and old-school in style, with a dusty hint edging the core of red currant, plum and cherry compote flavors. Fine-grained cedar and singed tobacco leaf accents perfume the finish. Best from 2021 through 2031. 3,598 cases made. — JM