Reviews & Ratings
2023 Patent Cabernet Sauvignon "Saint Helena"
Winery: Patent
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Saint Helena"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: St. Helena
State or country: CA
Price: $85
Cases produced: 150
KWG Score: 92.3 (based on 3 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: September 24, 2026
Wine Review: This opaque and deep purple colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Patent opens with a black coffee and blackberry bouquet with hints of leather, cherry compote, and Australian soft black licorice. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, super smooth, slightly viscous, layered, and shows nice density. The flavor profile is a black currant and extracted blackberry blend with notes of Australian soft black licorice, graphite, and black cherry. We also detected hints of menthol, tobacco, Madagascar vanilla, and a touch of cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity and moderate dusty tannins stick around for a while. We would pair this impressive Cabernet Sauvignon with Roy’s rib roast or with a Brazilian grilled picanha steak. Enjoy - Ken and Mark
Winemaker Notes: Expressive, Juicy, Black Fruit, Cassis, Chinese Five Spice, Forest Floor, Full bodied, Moderate Acidity, Subtle Oak, Velvety Texture, Medium Tannin. Will develop nicely with age.
