94
Points
Lot 551 | 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 551
2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml
$34.00
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Available for purchase in the U.S. only excluding AK, DE, HI, RI, UT.

Over $125/bottle under the original label

Lot 551 comes to us from a formidable multi-generational Napa estate’s top-rated reserve program that regularly garners scores in the mid to high 90s, including a 94-point score from James Suckling under our label. Made in the tradition of the Grand Vins of Bordeaux, it’s a 100% estate blend of Cab Sauv amplified by splashes of Merlot, Malbec, and Cab Franc. Only the finest clusters make it into this bottling each vintage, which is followed by no-expense-spared treatment in the cellar.

Black cherries and eucalyptus dominate the nose, accented by cedar, blueberry, iris, and dark cocoa. On entry, dry red-to-black fruit is joined by leather and baking spice, framed by medium+ acidity and full-grained tannins. The finish opens with dark fruit wrapped in barrel spices, black pepper, and vanilla blossoms, unfurling over great length. As it enters its drinking window, this wine promises continued evolution for years to come; if you can’t resist in the near term, a healthy decant should do the trick.


14.4% alc

Overall rating: 4.8461537 / 5 from 13 reviews.

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True to form

"Just as described this Reserve Cabernet is everything they described it as and more medium to full tannins a phenomenal earthy flavor leather , Cedar. Everything a Cabernet should be"

— David F. (5/5)

Decadent nose

"3 hour decant. Terrific nose of black cherry and anise. Round flavors of dark fruits and licorice. Soft finish."

— Bill (5/5)

Get This One

"The DE NEGOCE ‘23 Napa cabs have all been very good to excellent so we didn’t hesitate to get a couple bottles of 551. It lived up to the lofty expectations. I would recommend getting some before it sells out."

— steve m. (5/5)

Fruit-forward, easy drinker

"A fruity, smooth Napa Cab that drinks beautifully right away. If you like approachable reds with a clean, structure, this one delivers."

— Nelson (5/5)

Another great cab

"Opens well. Lots of fruit. Low tannings."

— Luke W. (5/5)

Lot 551

"This wine was fantastic even 15 minutes after it was decanted. It only got better with time. I'm will be buying more and bringing this wine for other people to share and enjoy. Super smooth and delicious. Definitely a steal at this price."

— Heidi K. (5/5)

Excellent

"Solid pick here. Soft on the palate and gets better with some air. As always open 1 hour before serving. Cant miss on this one."

— Ron C. (4/5)

A surprise, and a delight…

"This wine proved quite a surprise for us. Expecting a more conventional Napa cab. , we instead found a perfumed, floral nose of rose and muguet. The palate opens with warm raisin and date, building into plum, with mellow tannins. Although all of this was a surprise to us, this is a delicious wine, beautifully balanced, with super-long legs, and highly drinkable. Although I would prefer a more conventional cab, with more tannin structure, to accompany a steak."

— Nigel B. (5/5)

Dark savory notes, good structure.

"This was quite delightful with dark, slightly savory notes, good structure, though still too young to really see what it has - 94pts."

— John M. (5/5)

Fine Cab

"Full of flavor. Will get better with more time in the bottle."

— L J. (5/5)

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