Reviews

The core business of Stanton Vineyards has traditionally been to produce grapes for several of the Napa Valley's most celebrated wineries.

In 1999, the Stantons began to select from some of their best grapes to produce limited quantities of their own wine with high emphasis on quality. Producing wine under their own label gives the Stanton Vineyards team a heightened awareness of the growing conditions inherent in good grapes. Recognition and praise of Stanton wine by connoisseurs has been favorable and frequent. Find out what industry experts and knowledgeable reviewers have to say about our wine.

2018 Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

92 points

This wine is tight and concentrated, offering ripe berries and currants, vanilla, baking spices, and smoke. Full-bodied and rich with deep fruit and a long, chocolatey aftertaste. Ripe but chewy tannins hold it together. Try in 2023.

2019 Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

92 points

Aromas of black currants, dried herbs and porcini. Medium-to full-bodied with soft tannins. Dark-fruited and delicate. Leather and cocoa come through. Nicely refined. Drink now.

2019 Stanton Vineyards Petite Sirah, St. Helena

90 points

Aromas of cured meat, dark fruit and baking spice. Full-bodied with dusty tannins. A hint of chew on the palette. Pleasant, ripe red fruit in the mid-palate. Tobacco and espresso come through, too. Drink now.

2016 Stanton Vineyards Natalie’s Reserve, Oakville Napa Valley

91 points

A firm, silky red with some light jam underneath. Medium to full body. Framed red. Fruity and delicious. Drink now.

2016 Stanton Vineyards Natalie’s Reserve, Oakville Napa Valley

91 points

First Release. Very fine Reserve, named after the Stantons’ daughter. It is a stunning wine: rich, full-bodied, and very fine and complex in flavor (Cassis, cherry, black currant, violet, raspberry jam, black pepper, cedar, toasty oak), with good balance, and a very long, lingering finish. Needs 5+ more years of aging. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 20 months in French Oak barrels. 50% new. 92 cases.

2018 Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

BEST OF CLASS AWARD

2019 Stanton Vineyards Petit Sirah, St. Helena

Gold AWARD

2018 Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

Gold AWARD, 95 points

2019 Stanton Vineyards Petit Sirah, St. Helena

Silver AWARD, 88 points