Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2021

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (87%); Merlot (8%);  Petit Verdot (2%); Malbec (2%); Cabernet Franc (1%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 95-97 (RP)

" The 2021 Proprietary Red blends estate fruit from Stagecoach (37%) and the Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyard (24%) with purchased elements from Upper Range (34%) and Vangone (5%). Aging 18 months in 94% new French oak, it will be bottled unfined and unfiltered. Right now, it offers compelling fruit-driven aromas of ripe cherries, cassis, and blueberries—the oak is well concealed. Full-bodied and rich, this is dense and velvety on the palate, with a long, mouthwatering finish, despite an ample amount of dusty tannins."

Joe Czerwinski (RP) - 05/23