Reviews

The 2019 Phi is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in specially designed barrels from the Hermitage cooperage. Rich and explosive, with terrific energy, the 2019 has a lot to offer. Inky blue/purplish fruit, licorice, lavender, cloves and menthol lend gravitas to this potent Cabernet.

-- Antonio Galloni

The 2019 JCB #10 is an opulent, full-throttle wine packed with super-ripe red fruit, sweet spice, white chocolate, blood orange and mint. Readers will find a classic Jean-Charles Boisset Napa Cabernet built on texture and density.

--Antonio Galloni

The 2019 JCB #1 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Powerful and layered, the 2019 opens nicely with time in the glass. Super-ripe dark fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice and chocolate build as the 2019 fleshes out with a bit of time in the glass. Most of this fruit is from St. Helena, and that ripe character that oftens defines those wines really comes through here.

--Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Generations, Raymond's top bottling, is terrific. The blend, taken from sites in St. Helena and Oakville, works so well here. Pliant and silky, with notable depth, the 2019 is wonderfully expressive right out of the gate. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice and menthol build into the voluptuous finish.

-- Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Yountville is one of the most distinguished wines in this range from Raymond. It offers up tons of dimension and breadth. Savory herbs, leather, tobacco and menthol add gorgeous layers of nuance to this deep, flavorful Cabernet.

-- Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District is a plump, juicy wine. Inky dark fruit, licorice, lavender and spice lend layers of nuance to this easygoing, wonderfully appealing Cabernet. There is a feeling of immediacy to the Stags Leap Cabernet that is impossible to miss.

-- Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena is once again one of the best wines in this range. All of the natural radiance of this southern sector of St. Helena comes through. Layers of inky red/purplish red berry fruit, spice, mint and wild flowers build effortlessly in the glass. Attractive floral notes reappear on the finish to round things off.

-- Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford is soft and understated but also offers lovely creaminess, all in a mid-weight, restrained style that is hugely appealing. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, spice and mint lead into the pretty, silky finish. The 2019 is a real charmer.

Raymond's 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is a very pretty, elegant wine. Crushed flowers, mint, spice and sweet red cherry give this understated, aromatic Cabernet tons of character. This is one of the most restrained wines in the range. There is plenty of Oakville charm here.

--Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District is powerful, deep and plush, with a captivating mix of ripe red/purplish fruit and savory hillside nuances that develop over time. Rose petal, lavender, spice and mint linger nicely on the long, articulated finish. The 2019 is beautifully done.

-- Antonio Galloni