More about the 2021 Ulysses Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon: Ulysses Oakville Cabernet distinguishes itself not only through technical brilliance but through an unmistakable sense of place drawn from the Oakville Bench. Under Tod Mostero, winemaker of Dominus, the wine reaches a level of balance and depth achieved only by the world’s greatest Cabernets. One of the great wines of the vintage, the 2021 Ulysses Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is an instant classic and a profound example of what is possible when visionary winemaking meets exceptional terroir. With Tod Mostero, the acclaimed artisan behind Dominus, guiding every nuance, the wine encapsulates the subtle power and refined character unique to Oakville's revered vineyards. Nestled in the heart of the Oakville Bench, Ulysses' vineyard thrives in gravelly clay-loam soils, enriched by half-century-old vines and meticulous organic farming practices certified by CCOF. Dry-farmed to encourage deep root growth, the vineyard produces grapes of extraordinary purity, vibrant complexity, and concentrated flavors, giving a true reflection of their prestigious terroir. Composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 Ulysses unfurls in slow, deliberate waves. Rich tones of dark chocolate, intense blackberries, and exotic spice swirl together, underscored by Italian espresso. A wine of staggering presence and poise, it delivers a rare convergence of place, precision, and polish, earning its place among Napa Valley's most revered.