92 PTS

“Attractive, dark-fruited character with blue flowers, chocolate and wet stones. Full-bodied with fine, glossy tannins and succulent, delicious fruit. Mellow and sleek. Drink or hold.”

92 PTS

“A wine that overdelivers on flavor and versatility, its a good value for Napa Cabernet. Flavors of black currant, bay laurel and pine, graphite and tobacco leaf are carried by fine-grained tannins and a palate cleansing, lingering finish.”

2024 TEXSOM International Wine Awards

90 PTS

“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is rock solid, with some classic black fruits, smoky tobacco, and chocolaty nuances in a ripe, round, layered, beautifully textured package. It’s a terrific value.“

92 PTS

“Notes of plums, blackberries, dried lilacs, sweet spices and cocoa on the nose. Structured and taut on the palate, with a full body and compact but refined tannins. Lingering finish. Better after two to three years.”

92 PTS

“Ripe red and black fruits, cassis and tobacco become intriguing in this pliable Cabernet with abundant while succulent tannins and a mouthwatering finish. Enjoy with savory foods.”

91 PTS

“Brought up in 50% new barrels, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville offers a touch blacker fruit as well as notes of iron, black olive, leafy tobacco, and crushed stone. It’s medium-bodied, balanced, has a supple, elegant texture, and just a classy, enjoyable style that will keep for 8-10 years.“

92 PTS

“Bramble and garrigue aromas join flavors of tobacco leaf, cocoa and cassis. Firm and fine tannins are met by persistent, balancing acidity and lots of length. This Cabernet has the structure to pair with food and the flavor to enjoy on its own.”

91 PTS

“This is fruity and succulent with blackcurrants, blackberries, dried flowers, spices and dried orange peel. Medium- to full-bodied with succulent character and juicy acidity. Juicy and supple. Drink now or hold.”

92 PTS

“Ripe, dark-fruited character with vanilla, licorice, walnuts and moist earth. Medium- to full-bodied with supple tannins. Juicy and sleek with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.“

92 PTS

“This red is ripe and spicy on the nose with notes of blueberries and cassis, licorice, vanilla and coffee. Full-bodied and rich with ripe, mellow fruit. The round tannins turn firm at the end. Savory aftertaste. Better after 2023″

92 PTS

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with soaring floral and savory overtones. Inky, deep and flavorful, this dense yet mid-weight Cabernet delivers the goods. I would prefer to drink it on the young side, while the inky, jammy fruit remains vibrant.”

Gold Medal

 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Gold Medal

San Francisco International Wine Competition

Gold Medal

Sunset International Wine Competition

92 PTS

“The 2019 Cabernet Franc is plush, succulent and quite inviting. Raspberry jam, spice, menthol and mocha are all kicked up. This is a pretty exuberant style of Franc, and yet there is good varietal character in the wine’s underlying energy. Pretty floral notes perk up the vibrant finish.”

91 PTS

“This red shows leafy character with notes of blackcurrant, mint, dried herbs and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with round tannins, bright acidity and a juicy mouth-feel. Fruity finish. Drink or hold.”

93 PTS

“Aromas and flavors of dried flowers with currants, blackberries and violets. It’s full-bodied with soft, refined tannins and a savory finish. Pretty length too. Try after 2022.”

92 PTS

“Deep garnet, rich plum nose, smooth and graceful, lush and toasty with ripe plum fruit; balanced, long and elegant.”

90 PTS

“Deeply concentrated in tangy black cherry and berry, this wine is perfumed and approachable, ready to enjoy and priced fairly for its fine quality. Clove, tobacco and vanilla oak round out the lengthy finish.”

93 PTS + Gold Medal

“Flavors of black cherry, currants, and blueberries. There is a beautiful oak presence on this wine of sweet tobacco, warm baking spice, and cedar. The wine has velvet-smooth tannins on the finish. Delicious Cabernet.“

91 PTS

Wilfred Wong

“The 2018 Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon paints a beautiful picture of the quintessential Napa Valley Red Wine. This wine is solid with aromas and flavors of black fruit, dust, licorice, earth, and oak. Pair it with a juicy, grilled ribeye.” 

90 PTS

“Classic Cabernet aromas of cassis, sweet black cherries, liquorice, and vanilla spice. Lively palate with polished fruit and big tannins. Enjoyable.”

92 PTS

“The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is very nicely done. Medium in body and silky with fine balance, the 2017 offers plenty of near- and medium-term appeal. Sweet red cherry, raspberry, cedar, spice and floral notes all open up in the glass.”

92 PTS

“Deep berry color; lush, velvety and smooth; rich, toasty and complex with depth and breeding; stylish and expensive-tasting.”

91 PTS

Wilfred Wong

“The 2017 Silver Ghost Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best red wine deals from Napa Valley. This wine delivers plenty of rewards on the palate. Enjoy its attractive aromas and flavors of black fruit and oaky notes with grilled beef.” 

91 PTS

“Sinewy, thick and meaty on the palate, it shows integrated oak and tannin alongside forceful flavors of spicy plum and mocha.”

2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2020 TEXSOM International Wine Awards

93 PTS

“The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is ample, generous and inviting. Inky dark fruit, cloves, lavender, licorice, menthol and spice give the 2016 lovely shades of darkness that complement its mid-weight structure nicely. This elegant, gracious Cabernet has plenty to offer. I would prefer to drink it over the next decade or so.”

93 PTS

“Deeply colored and rich; dense, deep and complex with notes of plum, cherry and vanilla; a remarkable wine at this price.”

91 PTS

Wilfred Wong

“One can search a lifetime hunting down an excellent Cabernet value amongst Napa Valley producers.  [Silver Ghost] is a wine that fits this description.” 

90 PTS

EDITORS’ CHOICE

“Smooth and approachable, this wine offers a tangy red-fruit flavor and bright acidity, with integrated oak and tannin. It is delightfully quaffable and finishes in layers of cedar and pencil shavings, remaining varietal and delicious through a steady finish.”

90 PTS

“Plenty of blackberry pastille with vanilla and resin. Full-bodied with good juiciness to the tannins and a dark-chocolate-coated finish.”

2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

95 PTS

92 PTS

91 PTS

90 PTS

“Made from a majority of Malbec with smaller additions of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot, this is an attractively priced wine with soft red fruit and spice at its core. Generously layered, rich and well made, it offers a lasting flourish of toasted oak and tobacco.”