Groth Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Groth's 2019 Reserve Cabernet is a really terrific wine, crafted in a vein of subtlety and finesse rather than raw power and impact. High quality oak influence is present but so well enmeshed into the ensemble, with so much fruit extract and density to absorb. There's marvelous substance and genuine concentration on the palate, not to mention superb length. I find this absolutely beguiling, a stunning wine, one of the finest Groth Reserves to date, issued from a magnificent vintage. Best 2026-2040. Tasted October 2023. Score - 97. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com) 750 mL bottle