We've followed Tony Biagi and his winemaking talents for several years, from his times at Duckhorn and Paraduxx, to his more recent stays at Cade and Hourglass. However, we are now proud to have his own Patria wines here at the store! In just under a decade, Patria has become one of the favorite wines for those "in the know". Whether you're in the industry, a connoisseur, or an enthusiast, the Patria wines have become synonymous with quality, intensity and bold flavors.
Tony first fell in love with the Oakville Ranch fruit while at Duckhorn. Fortunate to work with many of Napa's most revered vineyards, Oakville Ranch was always the crown jewel and after much wooing and on bended knee, Tony was able to sign a long-term contract to purchase the fruit for Patria. Perched at 1,400 feet, in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, Oakville Ranch may be the highest vineyard in the Oakville Appellation. Farmed organically by vineyard guru Phil Coturri, this 330 acre estate is home to 75 acres of vines planted in its rocky volcanic soils.
Tony feels this is the best Oakville Ranch Cabernet he's ever made, and the critics seem to agree. Wine Advocate rated this at 95-97 points out of the barrel.
JEB DUNNUCK 98 POINTS - "All from clone 7 vines planted in a very rocky parcel, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch sports a deep purple hue as well as sensational aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, violets, crushed stone, and beautifully integrated oak. Aged 22 months in 75% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and flawless balance. The purity, elegance, and depth are next level. Give bottles 4-5 years if you can and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2029-2049."
ANTONIO GALLONI 96 POINTS - "The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch is a large-framed, ample wine. Blackberry jam, chocolate, incense, espresso, licorice, cloves and lavender infuse the 2023 with tons of textural depth and sheer power. This opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon is not at all shy, but its balance is terrific. A dollop of Cabernet Franc rounds out the blend."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 95-97 POINTS - "Winemaker Tony Biagi's claim that Patria's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch is "the best Oakville Ranch I've ever made," seems likely to be borne out, at least based on this barrel sample. The wine is wonderfully fragrant and floral, with notes of sage accenting pristine black cherries on the nose. It's medium- to full-bodied, framed by silky, fine-grained tannins and shows terrific length on the remarkably elegant finish. It's a terrific value—if any wine that's roughly $5 per ounce can be considered a value."
Tony first fell in love with the Oakville Ranch fruit while at Duckhorn. Fortunate to work with many of Napa's most revered vineyards, Oakville Ranch was always the crown jewel and after much wooing and on bended knee, Tony was able to sign a long-term contract to purchase the fruit for Patria. Perched at 1,400 feet, in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, Oakville Ranch may be the highest vineyard in the Oakville Appellation. Farmed organically by vineyard guru Phil Coturri, this 330 acre estate is home to 75 acres of vines planted in its rocky volcanic soils.
Tony feels this is the best Oakville Ranch Cabernet he's ever made, and the critics seem to agree. Wine Advocate rated this at 95-97 points out of the barrel.
JEB DUNNUCK 98 POINTS - "All from clone 7 vines planted in a very rocky parcel, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch sports a deep purple hue as well as sensational aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, violets, crushed stone, and beautifully integrated oak. Aged 22 months in 75% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered mouthfeel, gorgeous tannins, and flawless balance. The purity, elegance, and depth are next level. Give bottles 4-5 years if you can and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2029-2049."
ANTONIO GALLONI 96 POINTS - "The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch is a large-framed, ample wine. Blackberry jam, chocolate, incense, espresso, licorice, cloves and lavender infuse the 2023 with tons of textural depth and sheer power. This opulent, full-throttle Cabernet Sauvignon is not at all shy, but its balance is terrific. A dollop of Cabernet Franc rounds out the blend."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 95-97 POINTS - "Winemaker Tony Biagi's claim that Patria's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch is "the best Oakville Ranch I've ever made," seems likely to be borne out, at least based on this barrel sample. The wine is wonderfully fragrant and floral, with notes of sage accenting pristine black cherries on the nose. It's medium- to full-bodied, framed by silky, fine-grained tannins and shows terrific length on the remarkably elegant finish. It's a terrific value—if any wine that's roughly $5 per ounce can be considered a value."
