Grgich Hills, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

Founded by Vintners Hall of Fame legend Mike Grgich, this estate has been crafting age-worthy Napa Cabs since the Judgment of Paris era. But don’t expect high-octane, oak-saturated fruit bombs—Grgich Hills has always favored structure, acidity, and site transparency, and the 2019 vintage is no exception. Sourced from estate vineyards across Yountville, Rutherford, and Calistoga, all certified organic and biodynamic, this Cabernet shows classic Napa richness—think blackberry, cassis, and mocha—but it’s balanced by savory herbs, dusty tannins, and a real mineral backbone. Aged in mostly neutral French oak, the focus is clearly on the fruit and the place, not the barrel. Drinks well now with a decant, but also built for 10–15 years of graceful evolution. For fans of Napa Cab who love depth without overextraction—or for collectors looking for a more restrained, timeless style—Grgich Hills 2019 is the kind of bottle that reminds you what made Napa great in the first place.