Montagu
2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
, 'The Baron'
Napa Valley

94 Points — Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Crafted by winemaker Weston Eidson alongside legendary 100-point consulting winemaker Russell Bevan, The Baron is an elite, heavy-hitting Napa Valley Cabernet that commands $150 at the winery.
We have it today for just $49.99—nearly $100 off.

In the glass, it is lush, succulent, and densely layered, pumped full of blackberry, fig, black cherry, and laced with savory smoked spices, earthy forest duff.  Rich and full-bodied, the palate delivers a firm line of grainy tannins with bold freshness to frame the muscular black fruit, and a distinct, complex long finish.  It's drinking beautifully right now but has the pedigree to evolve through 2042.

The Critical Acclaim

94 POINTS
"Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of fresh black currants, kirsch, and mulberries... Full-bodied, the palate delivers a firm line of grainy tannins with bold freshness to frame the muscular black fruit, finishing long and cedary. Drink 2026-2042."
— Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Winemaker

Weston Eidson, the brilliant young talent behind the Silver Ghost label and has crafted a top-class Cabernet that competes with all the big names.  Weston Eidson is nothing if not well-connected and well trained.  He's worked with mentors that included Russell Bevan of Bevan Cellars—author of nearly twenty 100-point wines—and Jason Moore, the brains and inimitable palate behind Modus Operandi.  These guys clearly know their stuff.

Food Pairings

• Prime Cut Grilled Ribeye Steak or Bone-In Sirloin.  The rich texture and dense black fruit layer beautifully against high-fat meats, while the wine’s firm line of tannins effortlessly cuts through the richness.
• Porcini-Crusted Roasted Lamb Chops & Mushroom Risotto.
  Incorporating earth-driven elements like truffle butter, a rich reduction sauce with soy, or an earthy mushroom crust bridges the gap between the food and the wine's deeply complex, savory undertones.
• Braised Beef Short Ribs or Venison Stew.  Braising the meat in a rich red wine reduction alongside aromatic herbs like rosemary and thyme complements the structural cedar and clove oil profile of 'The Baron' while providing a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Winemakers:  Weston Eidson & Russell Bevan (Consulting)
Appellation: Oakville, Napa Valley
Varietals:  98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot
Aging:  22 months in 75% new French oak
Alcohol:  14.9%

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