2023 Verdon Estate 'Reserve No. 3' Proprietary Red Napa Valley
Napa opulence meets old-world swagger in this jaw-dropping blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Zinfandel, and 20% Merlot. Five generations deep and named for France’s breathtaking Gorges du Verdon, this estate marries legacy and luxury in one irresistible pour. Under the watchful eye of Robert Smith—yes, that Robert Smith (of Quixote, Quintessa, Seven Stones, Covert, and Melka fame)—the 2023 ‘Reserve No. 3’ delivers a cascade of ripe black fruit, mocha, and warm spice wrapped in velvet tannins and lifted by a streak of minerality. Plush, powerful, and perfectly polished, this is modern Napa hedonism with a heartbeat. Move fast—bottles this decadent don’t linger long.
Tasting Panel
The wine springs into action with dark red fruit, lifted by an inherent fresh acid structure and mineral-inspired tension. Floral notes abound, from hibiscus to the herbaceous qualities of blackberry blossom. Graphite forms a belt around this amazon: fierce and sexy. 95/100