William Knuttel Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

For decades, Bill Knuttel was the genius behind top names Saintsbury and Chalk Hill. Also a former president of the California Cabernet Society, he branched out on his own—and because we go way back with Bill, customers like you have special access to his boutique releases.

And today, you’re in for a serious, can't-miss-it treat.

Finesse. Power. Balance. These are the properties Bill believes set a “good” wine apart from a truly great one (epitomized by the fencer depicted on the label). You’ll get all that in spades with this currant-packed, complex Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in fine oak barrels, it also hails from one of Napa Valley’s most sought-after ZIP codes: Oakville.

What’s so special about this little corner of Napa?

Oh, nothing much—unless you’re a major Cab fan. Oakville is “in the hearts of many California Cabernet Sauvignon admirers,” acknowledges Jancis Robinson, MW. Conditions here are ideal for growing The King of the Reds—little wonder it’s home to cult wine titans Far Niente, Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle (the latter of which officially makes the most expensive wines in America).

So you can imagine, having friends with local connections like Bill is a huge advantage when it comes to finding more attainable—but equally delicious—Oakville Cabs. Especially if it’s a superb vintage like 2018, which critics are absolutely raving about. It even scooped up a silver medal at the San Francisco International Wine Competition.

Just don’t wait too long to order yours, because Bill only made so much…