“Heir Apparent is built around Cabernet Sauvignon.” – Decanter

The flagship spinoff from Operative favorite Grand Napa Vineyards is back with another smashing good value. 94 points and a hair over $75 OFF!!

Between Grand Napa and Heir Apparent, we have featured 50+ wines over the years. Their consistency and quality has steadily improved, sourcing fruit from some of the very best vineyard sites in their backyard of Rutherford, up to St. Helena, and Calistoga. While the exact sources for this Reserve remain a secret, we do know that it is comprised of their top sites and barrel selections from this great appellation trifecta.

Vinous is spot on in defining this truly “one-in-a-lifetime” vintage: “The 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons are defined by explosive aromatics and fully ripe, finessed tannins that feel like silk on the palate. Many wines are absolutely delicious, even young. Quality is exceptionally high across the board… The finest wines are breathtaking.”

You definitely don’t have to imagine anything when you taste a 2023 like this. The only thing you need to do is make sure you have enough to prevent the inevitable regret of running out prematurely. Happens all the time. All the qualities of a great Napa Cab shine bright, plain and simple. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon with that telltale nuance and elegance, round, silky, structured, and supremely affordable, thanks to our decades-long relationship. And the insane near 70% OFF savings it comes with? That’s the buttercream icing on the cake.

The deep ruby hue is where it all begins. Floral aromas of blackberry, cassis, and mint, plus tantalizing oak notes of nutmeg and cinnamon. Extremely intensely flavored and penetrating on the nose, this is a fruit-driven Cabernet that is not embarrassed of its bright acidity, juicy red, blue, and black berries, with dark chocolate and dusty cocoa giving it gravitas. The smooth tannins assure development well into the 2040s. Despite the sub-$40 price, it deserves cellaring alongside gems priced 3-5x more.

This is legit $125 worth of Napa greatness. Today it’s yours with 69% off - released exclusively for Wine Spies.

94 Points – The Wine Palate “Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Heir Apparent Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve rolls out with evocative notes of warm cassis and juicy blueberries, giving way to suggestions of menthol, spice box, tar, and black olives. The full-bodied palate is chock full of vibrant black fruit, supported by fine-grained tannins and great tension, finishing with a minty kick. Drink 2026-2042.”