Vivid boysenberry and blackberry fruit drives along here, carried by a graphite edge. This nicely focused version picks up dark tobacco, warm earth and savory notes along the way. Drink now through 2034. 7,326 cases made.
92 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (May 2024)
Dark-fruited and chocolaty character here with sweet spice and bark undertones. Full-bodied with firm tannins and polished texture. Attractive bitter sweet citrus peel character at the end. A little chewy in the finish. Attractive now, but better after 2025.
92 points, James Suckling (Sep 2023)
Winemaker Jason Moulton's 2021 Napa Cabernet blends 96% Cabernet Sauvignon with 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec, and 1% Petit Verdot and was aged 20 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Bottled, unfined and unfiltered. It's a solid Cabernet for the vintage, with classic notes of Bing cherry, graphite, and new wood cedar. Medium to full-bodied with ample concentration of plush, dark fruit, tinged with mulled spices and finishes with sagebrush and crushed stone mineral notes.
92 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (May 2024)
The price of Whitehall Lane's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has gone up 20% since I reviewed the 2019, but past experience is that savvy shoppers may be able to find it slightly discounted. It still represents a decent value in the realm of Napa Cabernet. Black cherries and dusty loam notes are joined by hints of sage and thyme plus barrel-derived accents of vanilla and maple syrup. Medium to full-bodied, it's silky and supple, easy to drink, yet with enough structure to partner rare beef.
90 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Dec 2023)
Leading off the 2021s, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (there s 2% Merlot and 1% each of Malbec and Petit Verdot) has a deep ruby/plum hue to go with a modern, plush, medium to full-bodied style carrying ample toasty oak, some darker currant and blackberry like fruit, and some subtle floral nuances. I think it s an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon that will offer plenty of pleasure over the coming 7-8 years, if not longer.
90 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2023)
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