Flirting with triple digits, the 2021 Series C is constructed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Still incredibly tight yet exuding that special “it” factor, the red blend is layered with gorgeous dark red and succulent black fruit tones with gobs of attractive oak essences that sway with power and finesse. If you're a cult California Cabernet collector, you'll want to add this to your cellar as fast as possible. Just under 20,000 bottles rested for about two years in French oak barrels, 81% new. It's utterly profound.

The coolness and clarity of the 2021 vintage is on show here, balanced by Vilafonté's usual opulent fruit – a blend that also includes 7% Cabernet Franc. It’s glamorous, adorned with the perfume of violets, lilies, cherry liqueur and smoky spice. Black cherries lead the way, tumbling in to the luxurious depths of the palate, home to cool, blue fruit and a deep core of blackcurrants ribboned in oak spice. Though sumptuous, the mineral backbone sharpens the fruit into high definition, and the teasing, velvety tannins beautifully juxtapose the dry, savoury finish.