The 2021 Rutherford Reserve is laced with the essence of blackberry, plum, licorice, leather and incense. Deep and resonant, with striking depth, the 2021 has quite a bit to offer. It’s the under-the-radar wine in this range, and it offers superb value for the price.

One step up the quality ladder from the Napa Valley bottling, Frank Family's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve comes from three different vineyards in roughly equal proportions. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot aged in 50% new French oak, it boasts plums and black cherries on the nose, accented by a dusting of ground cinnamon and clove. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, framed by soft, supple tannins and finishes tart and mouthwatering.