Pine Ridge The Traveler's Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 - 750ml

92 pts James Suckling

Generous aromas of blackcurrants, mocha, licorice and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly framed tannins, balanced acidity and a textural mouthfeel. Juicy and giving. 

Tasting Notes

Pine Ridge 'Traveler's Series' Cabernet Sauvignon is a generous, North Coast Cabernet blend that balances plush fruit with real structure. Sourced from select vineyards across Solano, Sonoma, and Napa counties, it layers dark currant and black cherry with mocha, licorice, and cedar spice. Medium-bodied yet textural, with firmly framed tannins and fresh acidity, it’s juicy and giving on release but has the backbone to reward a few years of cellaring.

— Color: Deep ruby with purple highlights and slow, well-formed legs.
— Nose: Generous aromas of blackcurrants and black cherries wrapped in mocha, licorice, and cedary spice, with supporting notes of chocolate-covered strawberry, blueberry, and a hint of vanilla and baking spice.
— Palate: Medium-bodied and fruit-forward, showing ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark plum alongside pomegranate and raspberry tones. Mocha, cocoa, and sweet oak add depth, while a touch of black licorice and graphite brings savoriness.
— Texture: Polished and textural, with firmly framed yet fine-grained tannins and balanced, mouthwatering acidity.
— Sweetness: Dry.
— Body: Medium to medium-plus.
— Finish: Juicy and persistent, with lingering notes of dark fruit, cocoa, cedar, and a gentle lift of baking spice; “drink now or hold” for added complexity.