St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews

Ripe and juicy, with a nicely packed core of red and black currant paste flavors backed by warm earth, singed alder and sweet tobacco notes. Has some heft, but there's definition from start to finish, with a subtle mineral hint at the very end. Best from 2022 through 2032. 275 cases made. — JM

Thick, concentrated waves of dark brooding fruit rise from this warm-climate wine, the tannins sweet and lengthy. Toasted oak adds additional texture and a lasting note of vanilla. -Virginie Boone

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena District Collection has a deep garnet-purple color and needs a little coaxing to unlock fresh-fruit scents of crushed blackberries, black raspberries and boysenberries with underlying cassis, violets and fragrant earth notes. The full-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, fine-grained tannins and a lively line, supporting the densely packed, crunchy black berry layers, finishing long and with bags of energy. 273 cases were made. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Coming from the southwest side of St. Helena, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon District Collection St Helena (100% Cabernet aged in 59% new French oak) is another classic, great 2018 that reveals a deep purple color as well as lots of cassis and darker currant fruits, full-bodied richness, building yet polished tannins, and complex notes of dried earth, tobacco, and roasted coffee. As with many 2018s, the purity of fruit is top-notch. This will benefit from short-term cellaring and evolve for 20 years or so.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena is one of the most complete wines in this range. Bold and exuberant, the St. Helena Cabernet is impeccable. Bright floral notes and sweet red berry fruit give this juicy, mid-weight Cabernet tons of appeal. This silky, racy Cabernet has so much going on. It's also a terrific example of the appellation.

-- Antonio Galloni