2018 Panek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rated 100

"During Premiere Napa Valley 2024, this wine left us with an impression that led to predicting the top lot, many of those same winning characteristics are within this wine. Supreme.

100 Points The Wine Illuminati

This wine showcases the signature traits of the Panek vineyard: rich, textural fruit depth, finely grained tannin, all complemented by a pleasing uplift on the finish. An ideal mix of fine loamy soil interspersed with gravelly river rock set the stage for intriguing wines every vintage. Deep color in the glass, showing a purple-black core with a dark violet rim. Layered aromatic notes suggest blackberry reduction, melted baker’s chocolate and flowers of seduction. The palate expresses densely packed notes of cocoa nib, cassis, plum compote, and cedar. These decadent notes are framed by a medium tannin structure and complimentary acidity that will allow this wine to age well for nearly a decade.