96-point Insider's Steal: Don’t Miss This Esteemed Estate Cab Pick

2020 Adelaida "Estate - Viking Vineyard" Adelaida District Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $80) ($39.95)

96 points Wine Advocate: "The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Viking Estate Vineyard was aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak. Medium ruby, it has a core of blackcurrant and Morello cherry with touches of thyme, cedar, dark chocolate and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, rounded acidity and a concentrated core of pleasantly herbal fruit. (EB)" (12/2022)

93 points Vinous: "The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Viking Estate Vineyard has a classic profile, impossibly dark and floral with black currants, earth tones, sage, crushed ashen rocks and the slightest trace of menthol that adds lift. It's seamlessly silky and refined with polished dark red fruits underscored by tactile mineral tones as cocoa comes forward toward the close. The 2020 finishes with dramatic length yet is also incredibly fresh with well-integrated tannins and a licorice, sweet spice flourish. (EG)" (05/2023)

Jackson Kelly | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 11, 2026

My favorite Cabernet we currently stock, sold at a massive discount. This wine has polished velvety tannins, expressive notes of dark fruit, herbs, and cedar on the palate, and a long, smooth finish. Not only is it drinking beautifully now, but this wine has plenty of structure, giving it incredible aging potential.

Kirk Walker | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 11, 2026

This is a strikingly delicious Cabernet. What makes this wine stand out from its peers is the vibrancy of flavors and its elegant texture. The fruit is ripe and pure, without the slightest hint of overripeness nor any of the green tones that Cabernet can express. There is a seamless quality to the tannins, which is funny because I dont typically reach for that descriptor with this varietal. The tannins have a textural impression of a much older Bordeaux, which contrasts with the youthful fruit tones. There is a tension to this wine without any edges. It drinks great now, but I would be curious to see what happens with a little more time in bottle.

Kerry Kirkham | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: February 11, 2026

Sourced from a limestone-rich mountain vineyard at 1,400-1,600 feet in elevation, the 2020 Adelaida "Estate - Viking Vineyard" Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon is ripe, fresh, and beautifully defined. A plush, silky texture carries flavors of blackberry, cassis, and coastal scrub, accented by notes of tobacco, black tea, bergamot, and a hint of brown sugar character without any sweetness. Its rich tint coats the glass, so buckle up—this is what Paso Cab should be, in all its unbridled glory.