The Calling The Calling Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml

So dense, saturated and velvety, it coats the mouth with smooth tannins and ripe, generous black fruit. Nicely layered and fully tannic but fine grained, practically oozing blackberries, balsam, roasted almonds and black cherries on a full body. Drink or hold.

Iron, cedar and wood-char aromas waft from the glass before potent black fruits, dark oak spices and espresso flavors fill the mouth. A full web of tannins holds together blackberries, blueberries and singed-herb notes. Best from 2026. (Jim Gordon)

Rich, but not overpowering, this bright and aromatic Cabernet gives aromas of currant, black pepper, cocoa and cedar on the nose. The palate is neatly balanced, with rich roasted cherry and berry flavors in a medium bodied framework of acid and silky tannins with barrel spice emerging over the finish.

Friendly flavors of cassis and cherry compote glide through easily, flanked by a hefty toasted vanilla accent. There’s just enough fruit through the finish for balance. Drink now through 2025. 10,300 cases made. (James Molesworth)