2022 Cornerstone Cellars 'Benchlands' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

This one’s pure fire—an all-gas-no-brakes Napa Cab that’s going to disappear faster than you can hit “add to cart.” Cornerstone’s 2022 ‘Benchlands’ delivers valley floor opulence in full surround sound: waves of blackberries, plums, and cassis ripple through molten chocolate, cinnamon spice, and crushed gravel. Silky, juicy, and impossibly smooth, it flexes that perfect balance of power and polish Napa drinkers crave. Winemaker Kari Auringer (protégé of legends Celia Welch and Charles Thomas) proves yet again why this label is a Last Bottle cult favorite—each vintage a masterclass in precision and value. If you love full-throttle Cab with charisma to spare, this is your cue. Don’t wait—these bottles won’t see tomorrow.

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchlands is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it jumps with bold scents of black cherries, mulberries, and cassis, followed by hints of wild thyme, fragrant earth, and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is soft and juicy, with bags of expressive black fruits and a spicy kick to the finish.” 92 Points The Wine Independent