Our best-selling Library Cabernet Series returns with the exceptional 1999 Taken from Granite “Soleil” bottling—a top cuvée, distinguished by a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. After gracefully evolving for over a quarter of a century, this is your chance to experience California Cabernet in its finest, most mature expression. Complex and earthy, with a deep savor and spice profile, it still brims with vibrant black fruit character.

This is a rare and remarkable offering—one seldom seen among Napa Valley library Cabernets, which often command double or even triple the price when released at the winery or resold on the market. Rare is the keyword here. Only five cases of this historic wine remain in existence. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so don’t hesitate to claim your share.

Once opened, decant to remove sediment and allow the wine to aerate for at least 30 minutes before pouring. It unfolds into a complex, multi-layered tapestry of red and black currants, cassis, cigar box, menthol, mint, baking spices, and earthy porcini mushrooms. All of this is anchored by a core of savory minerals, iron, and graphite, which seamlessly melt into a meaty, saline-umami finish.

The 1999 “Soleil” evokes the depth and mineral precision of a well-cellared Left-Bank Bordeaux, intertwined with the spice-rack complexity of a Spanish Gran Reserva Rioja of a similar vintage. A true gem, this wine is a remarkable find for those seeking Cabernets crafted in the restrained, time-honored style of the 1970s and 1980s.