The 2019 Cornell Estate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Cornell, hails from the Spring Mountain District within Napa Valley, California. This wine, composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec, is a red wine with 14.5% alcohol by volume and is sealed with a cork.

James Suckling awarded this wine a stellar 98 points, remarking on its complex and rich profile. He described it as having notes of "blackcurrants, blackberries, and fresh flowers" along with hints of "mint." Suckling also noted the full-bodied nature of this Cabernet, highlighting its "bark, crushed stone, wet earth, tar, stone, and chewy tannins." He suggests that this wine will benefit from five or six years of aging, adding, "Another Cornell for the cellar" (jamessuckling.com, 12/18/2022).

Vinous, another esteemed publication, gave the 2019 Cornell Estate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 97 points. Antonio Galloni’s review emphasizes the wine's elegance and finesse, despite it being somewhat reserved immediately post-bottling—a characteristic often seen in mountain wines. He notes that the wine’s "brilliant upper register, striking balance, and vibrancy" will become more pronounced with time. Galloni concluded by calling it "another compelling wine from Cornell" (Vinous, 1/1/2022).

Both reviews indicate that this wine has significant potential for aging, with intricate layers of flavors and aromas that promise to evolve beautifully over the coming years. The high scores from both Suckling and Galloni underscore the exceptional quality of the 2019 vintage, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine enthusiast’s collection.