Secret Door Cabernet Sauvignon Sage Ridge Block 38 Napa Valley 2019

Secret Door began as a love story that has blossomed into something truly remarkable. Sourcing the highest quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes across Napa Valley, the winery crafts some of the most exceptional expressions of Cabernet anywhere in the country, helmed by Donald Patz (of Patz & Hall). We have massively limited numbers of the 2019 vintage Sage Ridge Block 38 Cabernet Sauvignon on the docket today – though with just a few cases, these hard-to-find and widely adored wines won’t be around for long!

Donald Patz and Jung Min Lee met and almost instantly fell for one another. She lived in Virginia and loved Cabernet and Bordeaux wines, and he lived in California and made Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He promised her that if she moved to California, he’d make her some Cabernet Sauvignon, and that promise came to fruition with the creation of Secret Door Wines. Now, Secret Door has earned a reputation for some of the most pure, elegant, and highly desired Cabernets in the valley.

The 2019 Block 38 was not scored, but Sage Ridge's larger production wine received Wine Advocate 94+ points and James Suckling 95 points. This clonal expression is a notch above, with massive fruit character and loads of richness and vivacious energy. Run by Judy Jordan of J Winery, the vineyard was planted in 1998 and technically doesn’t fall within any distinct AVA, instead wearing the “Napa Valley”appellation with pride. The 2019 is big and bold, with massive fruit character and loads of richness and vivacious energy. While it has somewhat lower acid, the tannins are perfectly ripe and focused thanks to a mostly even-keeled growing season. You’ll be hard-pressed to find these uber-desirable wines online anywhere else, especially for these prices. We only wish we had more, so do not delay!