2023 NAPA RESERVE CABERNET

Power and generosity define this Reserve Cabernet from winemaker Keith Emerson (of Vineyard 29 and Gundlach Bundschu Winery). Unsurprisingly, there is a firm spine of crunchy acid tension underpinning the wine, and from there it is quintessentially Napa: bold dark fruit, hedonistic yet well-integrated toasty oak, and a core of focused red and black fruit resting on a bed of robust, firm tannins that provide real grip and drive. Readers familiar with the Tilth wines should note the dramatic transformation they have undergone in recent years, especially under Emerson’s direction. Today, they are far more structured, more cellar-worthy, yet ultimately approachable and best enjoyed alongside a meal.

— 94 points, Decanter