Incantations. Smudge sticks. Countless coins tossed into the wishing well (the drain in our parking lot).

Whatever we did, it worked. On Q is back on the menu!

95 POINTS! A heroic 75% discount totaling $161 OFF! And it’s a STAGS LEAP, BABY!

I see the words but still have trouble comprehending them. Surely this cannot be serious. But it IS! (And don’t call me Shirley.) A year ago, we brought you a library vintage from On Q. Like this one, it came with high praise and a massive price break. And it quickly rocketed to one of our ALL-TIME MOST POPULAR offers.

On Q was founded by Steve Brady and the brand married his love for ultra-premium wines from Napa Valley’s finest grapes and his passion for world-class music as a semiprofessional trumpet player. Oh, and one of our favorite winemaking consultant superstars Julien Fayard (of Lafite Rothschild, Smith Haut Lafitte, Melka, Quintessa, Realm, Covert Estate…) is at the winemaking helm, crushing it as always.

Previous releases won high praise from the pros, describing it as: “Black as a cave and thick as jam…” and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate called, “Flamboyant and dramatic.”

The same holds true here.

Lush and gorgeous, powerful and opulent. And we have so very little to share…

In the glass is an opulent and bold Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Napa’s coolest AVAs. Imagine deep dark fruit flavors playing perfectly in tune with savory, meaty notes. Blackberry, ripe plum and cherry liqueur dance alongside fresh cedar, subtle anise, and layered pepper tones. Grab a nice cut of steak and revel in your good fortune and keen decision-making - because you bought more than one bottle, right?!

If you’ve had any of the On Q wines, you know they deliver the goods. We bought as much as we could, but it won’t last long. No doubt Scott G., Jim C., and Steve L. already scooped up a bunch.

The race to “sold out” is on!

95 Points – The Tasting Panel

“Black cherry and currants are surrounded by slate and espresso. Dried violets add depth and texture to this opulent red.”