Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The wine is brimming with fruit aromas and flavors biased to the black fruit end of the Cabernet spectrum: plums, blackberry, and black currant. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, this Cabernet drinks well on release but will soften and develop with additional age. For those who seek youthful fresh Cabernet fruit aromas and a more structured wine, drink it from 2024 through 2028. If you prefer the less fruity, more developed bottle bouquet aromas and a softer, more velvety wine on the palate, drink it from 2029-2039.

Wine Spectator: 91
A toasty style, showing a solid core of blackberry and plum fruit laced with violet and alder notes. Offers a hint of iron through the finish for contrast. Drink now through 2032. 10,600 cases made.

Vinous: 92
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is soft, fruity and ready to go. Bright floral and spice notes lift this attractive, mid-weight offering from Buehler. Readers will find a classy, understated Cabernet that is all charm. Dark blue fruits, lavender, spice and a touch of mocha linger.

James Suckling: 91
A full-bodied red, full of dark, plush fruit. Notes of cassis, baked blueberries, black cherries and vanilla encased in fleshy tannins. Drink now or hold.