Our 10 Bestselling Cabernet Sauvignons of 2025

Updated 11/9/25

If one grape defines American wine, it’s Cabernet Sauvignon. From Napa icons to Paso upstarts to Chilean legends, these are the bottles our customers reached for most in 2025. Each one earns its spot not by marketing hype, but by pure pleasure in the glass.

1. Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Classic Napa craftsmanship meets modern polish. The 2022 Frank Family Cabernet opens with layers of cassis, cocoa, and espresso, unfolding into ripe plum and blackberry wrapped in silky tannins. It’s big enough for steak night but balanced enough for contemplation--the kind of wine that reminds you why Napa became Napa.

2. Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A lush, bold patchwork of Napa Valley fruit that lives up to its name. The 2022 Quilt is dense and expressive—black cherry, blueberry compote, mocha, and toasted vanilla swirl together in a velvet-textured finish that lingers like a good episode of Friends.  

3.  Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

No name in Napa carries more instant recognition. Caymus continues to define the polished, fruit-forward California Cabernet style, and the 2022 release is pure, indulgent pleasure. Plush blackberry and cassis glide across the palate with hints of cocoa and spice, framed by that signature Caymus softness that keeps collectors and casual drinkers coming back year after year.  The vintage also marked their 50th anniversary since inception.  

4.  Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Paso Robles continues to punch above its weight, and Austin Hope is the reason why. The 2022 vintage is a symphony of ripe black cherry, vanilla bean, and roasted espresso, with a broad, velvety mouthfeel that borders on decadent. It’s California sunshine bottled—bold, generous, and a little bit of Bohemian Rhapsody.

5.  Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon

From Chuck Wagner of Caymus fame, Bonanza shows that great Cabernet doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Deep ruby in color and brimming with dark fruit, chocolate, and baking spice, it’s rich without being heavy—an approachable, everyday luxury. We like to call it "Baby Caymus."

6.  DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2022

The Adelaida District on DAOU Mountain in Paso Robles gives DAOU its signature combination of richness and refinement. The 2022 vintage brims with blackberry, currant, and hints of graphite, supported by fine-grained tannins and a long, seamless finish. It’s a wine of generosity and precision, proving that Paso has earned its place in the Cabernet canon.

7.  Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

California’s oldest premium winery remains a force of modern elegance. The 2022 Chateau Buena Vista Cabernet from Napa Valley delivers ripe plum, dark chocolate, and spice in a full-bodied yet graceful package. Its lineage dates back to 1857, but its style feels timeless—a bridge between California heritage and contemporary winemaking.

8.  Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Few wines capture Sonoma’s elegance like Jordan. The 2020 vintage offers red currant, dried herbs, and cigar box aromas layered over supple tannins. It’s Cabernet for those who value poise over power, showcasing Alexander Valley’s balance and old-world sensibility. A reminder that finesse can be just as compelling as muscle.

9.  Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A Napa Cab with a touch of mystery and a lot of personality. The 2022 Faust from Coombsville unfolds with black cherry, plum, and mocha over a mineral backbone that keeps everything in check. Juicy yet structured, this is modern Napa at its best—bold, polished, and irresistibly drinkable.

10.  Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Chile’s icon and one of the world’s great expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2021 Don Melchor, crowned Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year, is a tour de force of Puente Alto terroir—cassis, graphite, violet, and cedar intertwine in a long, aristocratic finish. It’s a reminder that greatness is not limited to Bolgheri,  Burgundy or Napa. 

Final Pour

From the quiet sophistication of Faust to the powerhouse glory of Caymus, these ten Cabernets reflect where taste is heading in 2025—back to craftsmanship, character, and wines that feel personal.