Philip Togni - Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml)

Vinous 99 Points AG
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is an outrageously beautiful wine and also one of the wines of the year. A soaring, exotic bouquet makes a strong opening statement. Pliant and creamy, with mind-blowing textural finesse, the 2021 dazzles from start to finish. Hard candy, mint, lavender, Kirsch and spice linger on the close. The 2021 possesses mind-blowing purity and exceptional finesse. It’s always a pleasure to stop by and taste with Philip, Birgitta and Lisa Togni at this small estate vineyard on Spring Mountain. This year’s releases are superb. The flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the finest in recent memory, while the Tanbark Hill benefits from a bit of fruit that could not be used for the main label because the tanks for that wine were full. The Togni Cabernets embody the essence of old-school classicism in Napa Valley. Earlier this year we hosted a vertical of the wines back to 1983, which was a great opportunity to be reminded of how well these wines age."

 

"Possibly the best wine produced here since the terrific 2001 or 1991, Togni's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate comes across as rather cool and fresh, with gentle grace notes of mountain sage lending nuance to the predominantly red-berried fruit, tinged with cassis, mint and cedar. It's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and firm, with silky tannins and refreshing acids providing ample structure and amplifying the lingering, elegant finish."