Patria Monarch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

98 Points - limited                                   Limited new release of Patria 'The Monarch,' a small-production gem of a Napa Valley Cabernet from Winemaker Tony Biagi. 98 Points Decanter: "Generous black fruit framed by savoury black olive and sagebrush, alongside loamy earth nuances. Fine-grained, velvety tannins carry a distinct cocoa dust quality, calling to mind classic Rutherford terroir, which truly shines in this vintage. In this notably mineral-rich year the wine delivers that character in spades, layered with black and blue fruit through the long, resonant finish. Organic. Drink 2026-2038. Alc 14.6%." previous vintage 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming from a mix of terrific sites (Oakville Ranch, Georges III, Montagne) and blended with 13% Malbec and brought up in 75% new oak, the Patria Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a beautifully layered, medium to full-bodied barrel sample revealing classic aromatics (cassis, gravelly earth, chocolate, and lead pencil), ripe, polished tannins, background oak, and a great finish. It will be a terrific wine and, I suspect, will drink nicely right out of the gate." 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc. Only 500 cases produced.  

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