Patria The Monarch Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ML)

94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "Based on 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, and 6% Cabernet Franc from a handful of top sites (Georges III, Switchback Ridge, Oakville Ranch) and aged 20 months in 65% new French oak, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Monarch reveals beautiful aromatics of red and black fruits, cedar pencil, chocolate, and tons of spicy, dried herb nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, supple mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a brilliant Cabernet that will keep for 15 years if well stored. Drink 2025-2040. (Drink between 2025-2040)" 12/25

92 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Monarch is a dark, potent wine. Blackberry, mocha, chocolate, espresso and lavender are dialed up to eleven. This powerhouse, brooding Cabernet is quite the looker. Time in the glass releases striking red-toned fruit lifted by floral aromatics. This is a gorgeous wine from Tony Biagi. (Drink between 2025-2035)" 11/25

93-95 Points, Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "A blend of several vineyards, including barrels that didn't make it into the Oakville Ranch bottlings, Patria's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon The Monarch offers up fragrant floral scents, plus an impressive base of black cherries and cassis. Full-bodied and intense, it's concentrated and firm, but the tannins are silky, suggesting an ability to age. With its long finish and overall sense of balance, this seems certain to overdeliver for the price (projected to be less than $100 per bottle)." 06/25

16.5+ Points, Samantha Cole-Johnson, JancisRobinson.com: "Deep inky purple. Rich, chocolatey density – need a knife to cut it. A bit of violet freshness but mostly chewy and dense. Good length. (SCJ) (Drink between 2027-2033)" 04/25