Black Stallion Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

About This Wine

Ranked #54 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2023, the Transcendent Cabernet Sauvignon embodies our commitment to crafting luxurious, memorable wines that showcase the complexity and brilliance of Napa Valley's varied terroirs. Created from the finest twenty barrels sourced from premier vineyard lots, this reserve cuvée epitomizes the pinnacle of the Black Stallion Estate Winery’s offerings. Nearly 60% of the blend hails from the Atlas Peak sub-AVA, lending remarkable depth, while about 40% comes from Yountville, providing structural tannins that ensure exceptional aging potential. Notably, key vineyard blocks include a mature clone 7 planting on high-elevation, well-drained soils at Atlas Peak, prized for its classic Cabernet character.

Score

95 points, Wine Enthusiast.