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95 points Josh Spurling

93 points Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media referred 2019 as "stunning vintage" 

100% Cabernet aged 20 months in 60% new French oak

A plush, opulent, densely textured, full-bodied wine that shows loads of black raspberry fruits, violets, shaved cocoa with polished, sweet tannins. The 2019 Royal Prince Cab is dark and almost opaque in color. It shows aromas of truffle, black cherry, and licorice.

Comprised of 100% Cabernet that is sourced (as grapes and finished wine) from esteemed Napa Valley sites, Royal Prince's 2019 is an opaque crimson wine that delivers on the Napa Valley experience, but does so in a fashion that is a little bit rough around the edges at this point. This particular bottle was splash-decanted and serially tasted over three hours, hitting its contemporaneous plateau after two hours in decanter. Lush, packed with black fruit, licorice, truffle, savory herbs, loamy earth and dark chocolate, it is a full-bodied bruiser with fresh acidity, abundant edgy tannins, seamless alcohol (listed as 14.8%) and well-integrated oak. With a solid mid-palate and somewhat coarse but lengthy back end, this is a well-priced Napa Cab that would benefit from a couple more years in the cellar, thereafter providing enjoyment for at least another decade.

 Vintage 2019 was another great one in Napa, and the Cabernet Sauvignons are rich, structured, and powerful. Growers throughout the region reported nearly ideal conditions from beginning to end. We highly recommend you stock up on this one, as it's going to fly out of here fast.

With summer cookout season upon us, this would make a perfect companion to your favorite cut of beef. It's drinking great right now, but it offers to 10-15 years of cellar potential.