Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews

Ripe and forward in feel, with a mix of red currant and black cherry paste flavors, laced with vanilla and sweet tobacco. Streaks of iron and loam give the finish a solid grounding. Best from 2020 through 2032. -JM

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville District Collection was aged in French oak, 47% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it charges out of the gate with bold notions of blackcurrant preserves, baked plums and blackberry pie with hints of mocha, black olives, bouquet garni and tar with a waft of Sichuan pepper. The full-bodied palate completely fills the mouth with decadent black fruit preserves flavors, framed by ripe, plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long with invigorating herbal sparks. 119 cases were made. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection Oakville shows the classic, tight, age-worthy style of the vintage. Deep purple-hued, with notes of cassis, violets, and sappy flower, it’s medium to full-bodied and has good concentration, a solid spine of acidity, and a great finish. All Cabernet from the east side of Oakville and aged in 47% new French oak, it’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep through 2038.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is a very pretty wine that shows the more understated side of the appellation in its mid-weight feel. Dark plum fruit, chocolate, spice, licorice and new leather all meld together in this attractive, racy Cabernet from Raymond.

-- Antonio Galloni