96 Points - limited                                  
Limited new release of Patria 'The Monarch,' a small-production gem of a Napa Valley Cabernet from Winemaker Tony Biagi.

previous vintage 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Coming from a mix of terrific sites (Oakville Ranch, Georges III, Montagne) and blended with 13% Malbec and brought up in 75% new oak, the Patria Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is a beautifully layered, medium to full-bodied barrel sample revealing classic aromatics (cassis, gravelly earth, chocolate, and lead pencil), ripe, polished tannins, background oak, and a great finish. It will be a terrific wine and, I suspect, will drink nicely right out of the gate."

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc. Only 500 cases produced.