Patria 2023 "The Monarch" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

98 Points - limited                                  
Limited new release of Patria 'The Monarch,' a small-production gem of a Napa Valley Cabernet from Winemaker Tony Biagi. Only 276 cases produced. 

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%."

95 Points Robert Parker: "A blend of several vineyards, including barrels that didn't make it into the Oakville Ranch bottlings, Patria's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon The Monarch offers up fragrant floral scents, plus an impressive base of black cherries and cassis. Full-bodied and intense, it's concentrated and firm, but the tannins are silky, suggesting an ability to age. With its long finish and overall sense of balance, this seems certain to overdeliver for the price."

95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, and 6% Cabernet Franc from a handful of top sites (Georges III, Switchback Ridge, Oakville Ranch) and aged 20 months in 65% new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Monarch reveals beautiful aromatics of red and black fruits, cedar pencil, chocolate, and tons of spicy, dried herb nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, supple mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a brilliant Cabernet that will keep for 15 years if well stored. Drink 2025-2040."

Only 500 cases produced.