Lot 525
2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Over $125/bottle under the original label

Lot 525 is a brilliantly built New World love letter to Bordeaux’s Left Bank – sourced from a historic estate located in the heart of Napa Valley, it showcases a robust core of 90%+ Cabernet Sauvignon, bolstered by other Bordelaise varietals that we agreed to keep undisclosed as part of the deal. A powerful, focused red, it was crafted by a 100-point winemaker and packs immense complexity and obvious cellar potential. Many of the established old guard have called 2023 the best vintage they've seen in their lifetime, drawing comparisons to legendary years like 1961 Bordeaux.

A beautiful dark color fills the glass. The nose is focused, delineated with dark cherries, blackberries, and crushed violets, underscored by dark chocolate and hints of blue fruits and eucalyptus. The entry is plush, revealing a spectrum of red-to-black fruit interwoven with soft leather and framed by a firm, yet graceful structure. Medium+ acidity meets fresh, grippy tannins that lead to a wonderfully dry and uplifted spice note approaching the finish. The exit is umami-rich, with vanilla, baking spice, dark fruit, and a touch of iris florals. Sublime.