The Sommelier Selection is an exclusive on-premise offering from our iconic Napa Valley winery, a small cadre of the country’s most prestigious sommeliers, and an ideal addition to any by-the-glass wine list.

Read on to learn more about our latest blending, our current release wine, and the sommeliers who came together to contribute to this unique wine.

Annual Sommelier Selection Blending Series

We were honored to host our 13th annual Somm Select in February 2025 at Raymond Vineyards. Eight distinguished participants collaborated to craft the 2024 vintage, which will be released in 2026.

Bill Netherland
Wine Director
Magnolias | Charleston, SC

Brad Wermager
Wine & Spirits Director
Wildfire & Big Bowl | Chicago, IL

Eric Goldner
Corporate Director of Food & Beverage and Corporate Executive Chef
The Tradition Senior Living | Houston, TX

Gil Fornaris
Owner
La Chaumiere Restaurant | Washington, D.C.

Judd Fruia
Vice President of Operations
Haywire/Ranch Front Burner Society | Dallas, TX

Noelle Casimo
General Manager
Knife & Fork Inn | Atlantic City, NJ

Ryan Gotti
Wine Director
Bourbon Steak | Las Vegas, NV

Shucri Asmar
Director of Food & Beverage, Outlets & Bars
The Westin Anaheim Resort | Anaheim, CA

The current release of our Sommelier Selection, the 2023 vintage, was expertly crafted by sommeliers who shaped its blend, each contributing their unique perspective to this exceptional wine.

Sommelier Selection North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

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Appellation

76% Sonoma County, 24% Lake County

Varietal

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

About the wine

This 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon has intricate aromas, revealing layers of rich dark fruit and nuanced spice accents. Juicy blueberry, vibrant red raspberry, and succulent ripe plum dominate the palate, while gentle hints of toasted oak and creamy vanilla unfold mid-palate. The texture is velvety and full-bodied. The tannins are refined, leading to an elegant finish.