Sire Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi 2018

99 Points | CWA
“A true BLOCKBUSTER from a world-famous vineyard tucked in between Ovid and Colgin on Napa’s Pritchard Hill. Definitely not for the faint of heart, the 2018 Sire Cabernet offers an alluring bouquet that charms with blueberry liqueur, espresso, pipe tobacco, and toasted oak. This regal wine already delivers the magical combination of full-throttle fruit + finesse rarely achieved in such a powerful Cabernet. We delighted in the opulent notes of black forest cake, blue fruit, mocha, exotic spices, graphite, and creamy vanilla extract on the finish. This is worthy of 98+ points now and promises 99+ point grandeur for the next decade. Bravo. Decant prior to 2025 and enjoy through 2033.” - California Wine Advisors (8/2023)