96
Points
Lot 601 | 2023 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 601
2023 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml
$28.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

Over $100/bottle under the original label

Lot 601 is a deeply concentrated, finely structured 96-point James Suckling scored (under our label) mountain bombshell from one of the region’s family-owned wineries. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon hails from select blocks in their high-altitude estate vineyard, where rocky red volcanic soils produce wines with distinct minerality and a depth that’s dialed up to eleven in this phenomenal 2023 vintage.

Blackberry bramble, boysenberry, and dark cherry pull you deep into the glass, accented by cocoa shavings, spice, and a subtle eucalyptus lift. The palate is focused, driven by dark fruit, earth, and crushed stone minerality while nuances of soft leather, oak, and chocolate add depth and texture. Dry, plentiful tannins and balanced acidity frame a wine that finishes long and resinous, lingering with dark fruit umami, spice, and gentle waves of vanilla.


14.5% alc

Overall rating: 4.8125 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Lovely Cab!

"I’ll spare you from the usual superlatives of a nice Cab. My taste buds know when a Cab is good and when it isn’t. This one is good… Paired well with both a bbq fillet last night and a shrimp salad today. It will only get better with time. Thank you De Négoce, keep it coming!"

— David S. (5/5)

Exception Quality

"This Moon Mountain Cab has exceptional character. It feels like I stole it for this ridiculous price. Would recommend to almost anyone."

— Kjel H. (5/5)

Good enough to buy a second bottle but not a case.

"Soft smooth fruit, but not rich and full bodied as others and that I expected. I ordered a second bottle which I will age for a bit, but I was hoping to love enough to buy a full case."

— Steven T. (4/5)

Good but not great

"I had high hopes for this wine, having had several Moon Mt. cabs previously and really enjoyed them. This wine was smooth but not as rich and lucious as I expected. It finished long and flavorful the first day but not so much so the day after. Not Cameron's best by far."

— Joe R. (4/5)

To the Moon!

"Always excited to know when you're sourcing form Moon Mountain. Great wine and will age well over the years to come should you chose to cellar it. Enjoy!"

— Theodore B. (5/5)

Needs more time

"I bought a few bottles as soon as it came out as I love this region. I tried one but it was not what I hoped for. I will hold on to the others for a couple years to let it develop."

— steve m. (4/5)

2023 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

"A great tasting Cab from Sonoma that's as good as any Napa Cab I've had lately."

— George N. (5/5)

Full Cab flavor - Definitely buy again

"Structured, dark, and unmistakably mountain-grown. Blackcurrant, graphite, and dark cocoa define the nose. The palate is powerful, with firm mountain tannins and a deep, concentrated core of dark fruit. The finish is long and mineral-driven. A serious, age-worthy Cabernet that shows the intensity and structure Moon Mountain is known for."

— Bill (5/5)

Where has this AVA Been All My Life!

"Another excellent Moon Mountain wine. Keep them coming!"

— Roger K. (5/5)

Buy it and Enjoy

"Been ordering a range of Cabs from De Négoce searching for something special. This is it. Reordering to stock up!"

— James (5/5)

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