A very attractive red now, with complexity and yummy drinkability. Its medium-bodied with medium, round tannins that are fresh and more-ish. Its dusty and lightly earthy with dark currants as well as tobacco. So much going on, in a subtle and refreshing way. 85% cabernet sauvignon, 10% petit verdot, and 5% malbec. Drink or hold.

Energizing tannins and vivid fruit acidity power the massive black fruits and intricate oak spices in this muscular but polished wine. Plump blackberries, baked blueberries, black currants and cedar all add to the compelling flavors. Built to improve and gain complexity with age, this wine should drink best from 2027-2037.

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is packed with dark fruit, chocolate, grilled herbs, leather and incense. In 2020, winemaker Trevor Durling added 10% Petit Verdot to add body, a decision that paid off handsomely. This is a very fine wine for the year. Chocolaty tannins linger on the close.

Offers a focused mix of warmed cassis, cedar, violet and savory notes that have good freshness and length. Shows a nicely polished structure, without the rusticity that befalls more than a few '20s. Well-done. Drink now through 2035.

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a much smaller production release that can be thought of as a second wine to the Georges de Latour Private Reserve. Ripe black fruits, crushed stone, graphite, and hints of charcoal all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with some gritty tannins and a good finish. It s clearly a step up over the appellation Cabernet Sauvignon yet still shows the difficulties of the vintage.