Lot 530
2023 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Well over $100/bottle under the original label

Lot 530 is a gorgeously crafted, 94-point James Suckling scored (under our label) Cabernet Sauvignon (with a small touch of Petit Verdot) sourced from a producer renowned for sumptuous red expressions worthy of the legend of Oakville. The average price per vineyard acre in these parts is literally enough to buy a house, so the winemaking talent entrusted with the grapes goes without saying (a European-trained master, in this case).

A classic nose boasts dark fruit, savory herbs, spice, and boysenberry coulis haloed by plum, cocoa nib, florals, and a dusting of mocha. On the palate, dark berry pie, bay leaf-infused olive tapenade, and lifted spice are layered over a core of medium+ acidity, showing great ageability amidst plentiful, polished tannins. The enduring finish is dry and resonant, carried by additional dark fruit, crushed florals, and vanilla blossoms. Albeit still swaddled in baby fat, its tremendous potential is already starting to show through – if you plan on drinking this young, a 24-hour decant is highly recommended.