Jay Kline

9.4

Poured into a decanter about an hour prior to service; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2006 pours a deep garnet/purple with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and a decent amount of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with heady notes of cassis, black cherry, plums, Kalamata olive, purple flowers, pipe tobacco, leather, earth, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long with savory minerals. Absolutely delicious. Drink now, though well-stored examples should drink well through 2036 — 4 days ago

JH

9.0

Golden color; peach and citrus on the nose; full viscosity; lemon, cooked peaches; 12% — a month ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Fragrance of black cherry and spice. Carries over to the palate. Smooth at 8 years old though not overly complex. What you would expect of a fine Napa Cab in this timeframe. September 2025 — 2 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Blackberry, rich and quite thick on palate, but with some very nice underlying acidity that provides some nice tension on the palate and into the lingering finish, very fine Central Coast Syrah! — 3 days ago

with Jim

Bob Boyle

9.0

Mineral grapefruit rind in the nose, body has nice texture holding grapefruit and lemongrass to a medium long finish — 8 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

St. Supéry – Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced entirely from St. Supéry’s sustainably farmed vineyards in Rutherford and Dollarhide Ranch. Known as one of the few Napa wineries to be fully estate grown and bottled, St. Supéry controls the process from vine to glass, which ensures both consistency and purity of style.

Aromas & Flavors
Aromatically expressive with black currant, blackberry, and ripe plum at the core, joined by hints of cassis, licorice, graphite, and bay leaf. On the palate, layers of dark cherry, cocoa, espresso, and a touch of baking spice unfurl, showing both ripeness and balance.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied, framed by firm yet polished tannins and lively acidity. The structure gives freshness without sacrificing depth, finishing long with notes of blackberry compote and savory herbs.

Winemaking Notes
The fruit is hand-harvested from estate vineyards, then carefully sorted before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aged predominantly in French oak (a mix of new and seasoned barrels) to achieve balance between oak influence and varietal purity.

Food Pairing
Classic Napa Cab fare: grilled ribeye, lamb with rosemary, or venison. Also pairs beautifully with truffle risotto or a wedge of aged cheddar.

Verdict
A true estate Napa Cabernet, marked by precision and balance. The 2021 vintage shows structure and energy, drinking well now with decanting but offering excellent aging potential over the next 8–12 years. — 2 months ago

Mark S.

9.1

Deep cherry red. Cassis, blue and black berry. Oak and subtle vanilla. Good concentration. Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M+ Smooth Silky Joseph Phelps Vineyards Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 19 @3400, xiaduo - Laz, 251016 — 10 days ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.7

Beautiful fragrance and on the palate after 20 minute exposure to air. Dark cherry but nice balance. After 14 years, awesome. October 2025. — 2 days ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.4

At 6 years old, smooth and reflective of the volcanic terroir. Dark cherry, tobacco. September 2025. — a month ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.4

What a great refined wine. The 2018 Insignia opens with aromas of dark fruit, florals, and spice. On the palate, blackberry, mocha, and plum come through with a nice texture and tannins. The finish is long, savory, and elegant. Wow! — 2 months ago

with Daniel and Michael