“For those that love creatively crafted, truly artisanal wines at sensible prices for the high level of quality, I can’t recommend Modus Operandi highly enough.” – The Wine Independent

Cult Cab hunters, hear this! We have a modern, crowd-pleaser of a find for you. And get this…UNDER $30!!

55% off retail for a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon by a self-taught, brilliant winemaker who has been described as a “mad genius.” He drew inspiration from Bob Foley and Benoit Touquette, both who make flashy, approachable style wines. And that’s exactly what you get here.

What’s not to like, especially for the money? We’re talking TRUE Napa Cab, with ALL the ripe, sweetly fruited style on full display. The 2020 Vicarious blends 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Petite Verdot into one big, bold, and juicy bottling that’s instantly loveable after the first sniff and sip.

Blended by an extraordinary winemaker, Jason Moore from his single vineyard lots that include the likes of Edcora, Farella, Rocca, and Sage Ridge. He earns big praise and big scores from the press for those single vineyards year in year out, nabbing 95-97 point scores with ease. And most of his wines fetch $150-300 - if you can get your hands on them before they sell out from the high demand. For Vicarious, he uses what’s left of such fruit sources for the big boys, focusing on a more accessible style.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate sums it up nicely singing Moore’s praises; “In a word: WOW. This somewhat cryptic, out-of-the-box winemaking concept by gifted winemaker Jason Moore has, for me, been outstanding and yet a little ‘edgy’… I have truly seen the method to his madness. He’s clearly a mad genius.” Similarly, The Wine Independent nicknamed him “Smooth Operator!”

That, he is. He started Modus Operandi in his 20s and dropped out of UC Davis, adamant in his own ways against the tide with his unconventional approach. How he fits SO MUCH into a single bottle of Cab is a small miracle. See kiddos, dropouts don’t always end up in a van down by the river!

In the glass, it’s deep, dark and gorgeous! Lush and layered with a deep, full, red and black fruit. Ripe black cherries, blackberries, and cedar notes tickle the nose with the intensity of complex aromas. We consider this borderline a full-bodied one, as a Napa Cab should be. Velvety, fine tannins are all lined up on the long finish, dripping with freshness on the palate, this wine has it all. Minerality, a mélange of fruit, and yummy herb notes. So complete and perfect!

And did you see this price?! You can hardly sniff a Napa Cab of this quality for the price…

What are you waiting for, cases are flying out already, LOAD UP!