Round Pond Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$85 list] A blend of Round Pond's estate vineyards in Rutherford and Oakville, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is deep, layered and super-expressive. This delivers the goods big time. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 feels just a touch compact today, but hopefully, the mid-palate will flesh out in time. Even so, there's so much to admire here. The inclusion of fruit from M-Bar makes a meaningful difference in this cuvée. Drink: 2023-2031. (Dec 2023)"

91 points Jeb Dunnuck: "[$85 list] The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate offers a more serious profile, with pure cassis and dark fruits as well as a touch of minerality in its tobacco and scorched earth aromatics. Medium-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins and beautiful balance, it will evolve for 10-12+ years. Drink: 2023-2035. (12/26/23)"

91 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "[$85 list] A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Syrah, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a solid effort, redolent of black cherries and baking spices, with hints of cinnamon, sage and dusty earth. After spending 20 months in 65% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, soft and approachable, a charming, easy-drinking wine to enjoy now and for the next several years. Drink: 2023-2033. (12/29/23)"

Producer notes: A true reflection of that signature Rutherford dust, this Cabernet Sauvignon embodies an old world meets new world style. Our Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is hand crafted from our Rutherford Estate and Oakville vineyards. Exhibiting rich characteristics of dark complex fruits, minerality and balanced intensity, the layers of this wine truly reflect our vineyards terroir.
Our flagship Estate Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enticing aromas of wild strawberry and cocoa nib. With exquisite texture and a velvety mouthfeel, this wine offers concentrated flavors of ripe raspberry and a hint of blue fruit with beautiful warm notes of allspice and black pepper. Carrying notes of strawberry balanced with a touch of coffee, the finish is satisfyingly long and perfectly summarizes the diverse flavors found on our Rutherford Estate and Oakville vineyards. This Cabernet Sauvignon is ready to be enjoyed now and will age gracefully over time.