Patria 2022 "Les Avoyelles" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 21 The perfumed elegance of violets

The perfumed elegance of violets and rose petals is perfectly balanced by the wine's inky dark fruit character

New winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown has the midas touch with Cabernet

While it ultimately emerged as one of California's top producers

Born and raised in Colombia and trained as a winemaker in France

Russian River Valley ($60) From winemaker Robbie Meyer

Patria 2022 "Les Avoyelles" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 21 The perfumed elegance of violets99 Points limited Limited new release of Patria 'Les Avoyelles,' a small production gem of a Napa Valley Cabernet from Winemaker Tony Biagi of PlumpJack. 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Patria 2022 Avoyelles Oakville checks in as 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Cabernet Franc, and the balanced Petit Verdot that was brought up in new barrel. It has a stunning nose of ripe currants, blackberries, iron, graphite, new leather, and violets. A complete, balanced,