The 2019 Continuum Proprietary Blend is a remarkable red wine from the esteemed Continuum winery, situated in the Oakville sub-appellation of Napa, California. This vintage is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 6% Merlot, showcasing the winery's commitment to crafting complex and well-balanced wines.

James Suckling awarded this wine an exceptional score of 99, noting its "superbly polished, fine tannins" and "extremely layered" texture. He describes it as having "real plushness and fine, velvety texture," with an aromatic profile featuring "blackberries, dark wet soil, and blackcurrants" (jamessuckling.com, 3/3/2022).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also praised the wine with a score of 98, highlighting its "remarkably dark" hue and a flavor profile that includes "violets, sage, and bay leaf" alongside "black cherries." The review emphasizes its "full-bodied, plush, and silky" palate, with a "magnificent" finish that promises longevity (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 5/31/2022).

Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast both rated the wine at 95 points. Wine Spectator described it as "expressive and vivid," with flavors of "cassis, blueberry reduction, and plum preserves" (Wine Spectator, 7/27/2022). Wine Enthusiast noted its "robustly muscular" character, with substantial tannins and notes of "violet, graphite, and tobacco" (Wine Enthusiast, 10/1/2022).

Vinous awarded the wine 97 points, noting its elegance and sensuality, with flavors of "black cherry, mocha, gravel, dried flowers, and raspberry jam" (Vinous, 2/16/2023). Jeb Dunnuck also commended the wine with a score of 96, appreciating its "ripe, upfront, and sexy" style, with "beautiful red and black currants" and "incredible length" (jebdunnuck.com, 1/8/2025).

Overall, the 2019 Continuum Proprietary Blend is a masterfully crafted wine that promises to develop beautifully over the coming decades.