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Score: 95 | October 24, 2023 | The Wine Independent

The 2021 Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena, with some Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It delivers evocative notes of blackcurrant jelly, kirsch, and mulberries followed by nuances of fallen leaves, cast-iron pan, cardamom, and pencil lead. The full-bodied palate is electric with crunchy black and red fruits, supported by a lively line and firm, grainy tannins, finishing with great length and a real skip in its step.

Score: 95 | October 24, 2023 | The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Franc prances out with showy notions of redcurrant jelly, Morello cherries, and wild blueberries giving way to hints of rose oil, pencil shavings, and iron ore. Full-bodied, intense, and impactful, the palate has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and seamless freshness supporting the tightly wound fruit, finishing long and fragrant.

Score: 90 | October 24, 2023 | The Wine Independent

The 2019 Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Franc, with 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is medium garnet-purple in color. It offers up notes of kirsch, fresh blackberries, and black cherries with hints of dried Provence herbs and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate delivers a good intensity of red berry and earthy layers with a chewy texture and peppery finish.

Score: Gold 90 Points | October 15, 2023 | Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Score: Gold 91 Points | October 15, 2023 | Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Score: Gold 92 Points | October 15, 2023 | Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Score: Silver | October 15, 2023 | Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Score: Silver | October 15, 2023 | Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Score: Silver | October 15, 2023 | Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Score: Silver | October 15, 2023 | Sonoma County Harvest Fair