Bezel Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2023

92 Points, The Tasting Panel – 91 Points, James Suckling – 90 Points, Vinous

Paso Robles sees a longer growing season than Napa with hot, sunny days and cool, clear nights that allow fruit to develop extraordinary complexity and depth. They choose to source fruit from two vineyards at opposite ends of the AVA, each with dramatically different personalities to get the most well-rounded blend. Big, juicy fruit but with tannic structure behind it and plenty of acidity. That makes this a layered, complex and genuinely impressive Cabernet Sauvignon at a price that Napa simply can’t compete with.

Three major critics all weighed in positively. Tasting Panel gave it 92 points, writing that “the Cakebread touch is evident in the wine’s seamless balance and sophisticated finish.” James Suckling came in at 91 points, calling it “juicy and fruit-forward with loads of California charisma.” And Vinous checked in at 90, describing “violet-laced blackberries, soothingly round textures and crunchy tannins offset by juicy acidity.”