Reviews

Aromas of wild currants, dark plums, dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose follow through to a full body with fine, firm tannins. Fleshy and muscular with ample dimension to it. Well-balanced yet intense with a vibrant finish. Try after 2025.

An aromatic and refined nose of dark berries, dark plums, dried herbs, bay leaves and some mild spices. Full body with plush tannins. Creamy dark berries at the center with hints of chocolate mingling with the spices and herbs. Layered and well-structured with a focused, long finish. Try after 2025.

Inviting aromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark chocolate, black licorice, toasted cedar and bark. Some earthy undertones, too. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and succulent with firm, velvety tannins. Chalky and earthy in the lingering finish. Better after 2025.

Inviting aromas of ripe blackcurrants, dark chocolate, black licorice, toasted cedar and bark. Some earthy undertones, too. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and succulent with firm, velvety tannins. Chalky and earthy in the lingering finish. Better after 2025.

Aromas of ripe dark berries, grilled thyme, cured meat and dark spiced with some hints of cedar and moist earth. Full-bodied, deep and layered with firm, lightly chewy tannins. Powerful and persistent with a long finish. Better after 2025.

Notes of red and dark berries, sweet spices, cocoa and wet earth. Firm and structured with medium to full body and velvety texture. Lingering, dark-fruited finish. Better after 2025.

Blackcurrants, blackberries, walnuts and ground spices on the nose. A little earthy, too. Sleek and refined with medium to full body. Tannins are fine-grained and melted into the wine. Smooth and even with a lingering finish. Better from 2026.

A solid red with cherries, violets and earth on the nose and palate. Medium body with chewy tannins. Herbs and wild berries on the palate and a savory finish. Try after two to three years to soften the tannins.

The 2021 LVE Legend Exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon is a partnership between Raymond Vineyards and John Legend, and the blend includes about 9% Petit Verdot. It has a deep garnet-purple color and charges out of the glass with notes of freshly crushed blackcurrants, juicy blackberries, and boysenberries, leading to hints of menthol, star anise, and dark chocolate. The full-bodied palate is taut and muscular, laden with bright black fruits, with a firm structure of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with epic length.

The 2021 Raymond Generations Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet-purple in color. It zips out with ready-to-go notes of warm cassis, fresh blackberries, and red and black plums, followed by touches of garrigue, dusty soil, and mossy tree bark. The full-bodied palate is charged with energetic black and red fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and minerally. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown