PRE-ARRIVAL: 100-Point Philip Togni Napa Cabernet Perfection
At 99 years young, living wine legend Philip Togni, along with his daughter, Lisa, accomplished something that has never happened before. They earned a perfect 100-Point review from the Wine Advocate with their 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
The wines that Philip and Lisa make from their small estate vineyard perched atop Spring Mountain are classic, filled with purity of fruit, and bursting with elegance. They are must-haves for anyone building a significant cellar and will make for an unforgettable gift for the wine lover in your life.
We've been buying wine from Philip for over 40 years and are proud to be able to offer you a crack at this 100-Point Napa Cabernet, along with the second wine from Togni's property, the 94-Point rated 2023 Tanbark Hill.
Check out all the gushing reviews from Wine Advocate and Antonio Galloni, then click on the Green Button below to secure your bottles while supplies last.
This is a Pre-Arrival offer. The wine is expected to arrive in November. Your card will be charged upon order confirmation. We will contact you when your wine arrives at our stores!
2023 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Philip Togni has been producing noteworthy Napa Cabs since the 1960s, in a style often compared to the left-bank Bordeaux appellations of Margaux or Saint-Julien.
He purchased his own land on Spring Mountain in 1975 and today, with his daughter Lisa leading the way, the Tognis are making some of their best wines yet. The 2023 Estate Cabernet is the proof: in three dozen vintages reviewed by the Wine Advocate since 1985, it had never earned a perfect score... until now.
“One of the top vintages I have had the privilege to taste, Philip Togni's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate starts quietly, with delicate, pretty notes of bay leaf and violets, then steadily grows into a crescendo of mixed red and black cherries and cassis. This medium- to full-bodied wine is concentrated, rich and dense yet never heavy or overdone; it's tannic but without any harshness, exhibiting awesome length and elegance on the finish. Drink Date: 2030 - 2050."
- 100 Points, Wine Advocate (7/30/2026)
“The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is outrageously beautiful. Graphite, lavender, crushed rocks, menthol and dark spice emerge with great reluctance. Then again, the 2023 was bottled just a few months before this tasting. It's a vivid, explosive Cabernet that will need at least a few years to be at its most expressive. Poor set lowered yields by about 25%, resulting in an unusually potent wine here. Captivating. Drinking Window: 2033 - 2053."
- 98 Points, Vinous - Antonio Galloni (11/2025)
At its median online retail of $230, this is one of those rare Napa Valley "cult" wines that is truly worth the price. Our pre-arrival price beats all 53 listings, making it a safe bet to grab three or six bottles.
Vin Chicago Pre-Arrival Price: 194
Also available are a handful of 1.5 liter magnums!
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Plus Togni's "Especially Fine" Tanbark Hill Cabernet!
2023 Philip Togni "Tanbark Hill" Cabernet Sauvignon
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Meet Philip and Lisa's "Tanbark Hill,” which delivers the classic Togni style for about half the cost of the Estate. In a great vintage like 2023, it’s a beautiful introduction.
“This is quite simply one of the finest
Tanbark Hills I can remember tasting.”
- Antonio Galloni, November 2025
“Coming from a three-acre parcel in a slight swale with richer, less stony soils, Togni's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard includes a definite herbal edge, encompassing bay leaf and a hint of capsicum, plus a comforting mix of ripe cherries and cassis. It's medium- to full-bodied, silky-textured and smooth, finishing with soft tannins and ample length. Drink Date: 2027 - 2040."
- 94 Points, Wine Advocate (7/30/2026)
“The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Vineyard immediately announces an important vintage at Togni. Dynamic and layered in the glass, with terrific persistence, the Tanbark Hill is especially fine in 2023. Hints of licorice, sage, rosemary and dried flowers lend tons of complexity. This is quite simply one of the finest Tanbark Hills I can remember tasting. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2035."
- 93 Points, Vinous - Antonio Galloni (11/2025)
Median online retail is $110. Our pre-arrival price is eleven bucks less!
Vin Chicago Pre-Arrival Price: 99
This is a Pre-Arrival offer. The wine is expected to arrive in November. Your card will be charged upon order confirmation. We will contact you when your wine arrives at our stores!
