The 2019 Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is a notable debut from the Phillips family, owners of Vine Hill Ranch, with winemaker Françoise Peschon at the helm. This Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the renowned Napa region in California's North Coast, and is designed to cater to both restaurants and retail shops, with all distribution handled through these channels.

According to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, who awarded it a score of 93, this wine is "one of the most impressive debuts I tasted this year." Galloni describes it as "silky and gracious," highlighting its "super-classic mid-weight feel" with notes of cedar, tobacco, and sweet floral undertones.

Wine Spectator's J.M. gave the wine an excellent score of 95, noting its vibrant fruit profile. J.M. describes it as "packed with vivid boysenberry, mulberry, and black currant fruit that bursts forth with energy," balanced by "graphite, anise, and apple wood notes that lend good underlying tension." The review suggests it will be best from 2023 through 2038.

Decanter also praised the wine, awarding it 94 points. The review highlights the "incredibly powerful and intricate aromas of black cherry, chocolate, black peppercorns, pencil shavings, and lavish oak." It describes the wine as medium-bodied with "delicate boysenberry, raspberry, and candied cherry framed by an iron-like minerality." Decanter calls it "one to watch."

James Suckling's review, which also scored the wine 94 points, notes its "soft and velvety" texture with "medium body and round, creamy tannins." Suckling highlights flavors of "milk-chocolate, blackcurrant, and hazelnut," and emphasizes its immediate appeal: "So attractive now and delicious."

Jeb Dunnuck, who also rated it 94, calls the wine "ripe, lush, and sexy on the palate," with a "killer bouquet of darker currants, smoked tobacco, and spicy oak." Dunnuck praises its "supple tannins" and describes it as a "delicious, satisfying Cabernet to enjoy over the coming decade."

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave it a solid score of 92, with Joe Czerwinski highlighting its "upfront, direct fruit flavors of red and black cherries," along with "accents of dried spices and a touch of loam." Czerwinski describes it as "medium to full-bodied, creamy textured, and framed by supple tannins," finishing as "easy and irresistibly delicious."

Overall, the 2019 Baker & Hamilton Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is a well-received wine praised for its balance, complexity, and immediate drinkability.