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Cabernet Sauvignon

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A bottle of Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon sits in a sunlit vineyard, symbolizing the estate's new line of wines.
Cuisine & Spirits

Monte Rosso Vineyard Now Produces Its Own Estate Wines

The 2021 Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, a debut estate wine from a legendary Sonoma source, immediately commanded a $150 price tag and scored 95 points, according to Louis M.

Evelyn Chen·June 15, 2026
A wine critic overwhelmed by a table full of identical 100-point scorecards for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, questioning the value of such high ratings.
Cuisine & Spirits

Napa Cabernets See Surge in 100-Point Scores, Devaluing Perfection

In a single recent report, over 400 Napa Valley Cabernet wines received scores between 95 and 100 points, including multiple perfect 100s, according to Decanter .

Evelyn Chen·June 1, 2026