Product Overview
Winemaker's Notes
"Opulent floral top notes carry you into an opaque purple core, imparting aromas of black currants, dark red cherry coulis, cigar box, and allspice berries. Powerful yet soft tannins are balanced with a delightful freshness of acidity. The palate is silky with nuanced flavors of cassis, ripe blackberry, and Morello cherry. The long finish invites you to discover the wine’s evolving layers."
Varietal Composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 79.2%, Merlot 10.6%, Petit Verdot 3.8%, Cabernet Franc 3.5% Malbec 2.9%
Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
Aging: Aged 20 months in 92% French oak barrels (35% new) and 8% other oak barrels
Winemaker: Aron Weinkauf
94+ Points - Wine Independent
"The 2021 Lyndenhurst Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 79.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.6% Merlot, 3.8% Petit Verdot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, and 2.9% Malbec. Deep garnet in color, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves, and warm cassis followed by suggestions of roses, Indian spices, and menthol plus a waft of aniseed. The medium-bodied palate has impressive energy, with great tension and fine-grained tannins supporting the vibrant fruit, leading to a long and perfumed finish on this impressive wine." -LPB, Jan/2024
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Aromas of fresh black plum combine in the mouth with savory, earthy flavors and accents of dry cocoa. The tannins are succulent and persistent, well balanced by juicy acidity. Friendly and delicious with the structure to serve a meal, this is a well-made while approachable Cabernet Sauvignon." -ECB, 10/1/24
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
"The second wine of this incredible estate, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst reveals a deep purple hue as well as a great nose of assorted currants, black cherries, tobacco, and lead pencil. It’s beautifully concentrated, has medium to full-bodied richness, and ripe tannins, all making for an undeniably delicious, classic, balanced Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the coming 10-15 years." -JD, Dec/2023
93 Points - Vinous
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst is a huge overachiever. Rich and ample in feel, the 2021 packs a serious punch. Dark-toned fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, menthol and dried herbs fill out the layers and carry through to the succulent finish. The Lyndenhurst is especially fine in 2021. This saw 45-50% new oak." -AG, Dec/2023
93 Points - Wine Advocate
"The non-estate 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst, like the estate bottling, is scheduled for release in September 2024. Including all five Bordeaux varieties and matured in 40% new French oak, it boasts classic scents of cassis, black cherries and some gentle cedary notes. It's medium to full-bodied, gently velvety but still firm, with a long, cool finish. It's more than $100 these days, but it still delivers a high-quality drinking experience." -JC, 7/3/24
92 Points - Wine Spectator
"A bright red, with a floral edge of iris and hibiscus that plays nicely with the red currant and cherry compote core. Brambly energy is buried on the finish, giving support and lending this an accessible feel. Drink now through 2035. 2,897 cases made." -JM, 11/15/24
