Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2020

93 points Jonathan Cristaldi (Decanter): "A very lovely and elegant expression of Oakville Cabernet from Groth, which was able to harvest the fruit that comprises this cuvee before the Glass Fire of 27 September. It's a compact, tight-knit, gorgeously balanced Cabernet that is reticent upon opening but with air reveals a wealth of crunchy red berry fruit, dusty minerals, cedarwood and capsicum. Medium-bodied with juicy red cherry, boysenberry, dark chocolate and sandalwood. Intricate fine-grained tannins and blood orange acidity make for a compelling and balanced red—best from 2024. Drinking Window: 2024-2035. (6/29/23)"

92 points Wine Enthusiast: "This well-structured, classically styled Cabernet offers black currant and cedar aromas, vivid black cherry and cranberry flavors and supportive, sandy tannins for a grippy texture. It is medium bodied, fresh and lively on the palate. Best from 2025–2032. (Apr 2024)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "Shows the up-front fruit of the vintage, with a good lush feel to the mix of plum and warmed cherry compote notes, lined with light menthol, sage and warm earth hints along the way. Polished (for the vintage) finish. Drink now through 2034. (12/31/23)"

Producer notes: "The 2020 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon captivates with layered aromatics of black raspberry, blueberry cream pie, and brioche underscored with black spice, anise and wet stone. Each return to the glass reveals greater intricacy and depth. The dynamic palate opens with a wave of red currant and a lift of tart cherry, bright fruit interplaying with fine melted tannins, an underpinning of graphite and dusty earth ringing long on the finish."