Lastly, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 30% new oak) offers a touch more elegance as well as terrific notes of blue fruits, plums, dark chocolate, and violets. Full-bodied, ripe, and polished on the palate, it stays balanced, has solid underlying structure, and a great finish. If you're looking for a rock star Cabernet under $100, this is for you. It will evolve for 15+ years or more.

Blended from Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain and valley floor fruit, Foley's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon-the current release-features plenty of cassis, some slightly herbal nuances and notes of dark chocolate and mocha. As expected from this producer, it's full-bodied, rich, plush and velvety, with dark fudge-like notes on the finish.