Au Sommet Atlas Peak Napa Cabernet 2023 Rated 98TWP

The Wine Palate Review
Rated 98
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Au Sommet is made from 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to bring out classic notes of black-currant jelly, boysenberry preserves, and wild blueberries, leading to hints of dark chocolate, licorice, lilacs, and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and taut with muscular black-fruit layers, supported by very firm, grainy tannins and great tension, finishing very long and earthy.

Au Sommet Atlas Peak Napa Cabernet 2023

A powerful, mountain-driven Napa Cabernet, Au Sommet 2023 captures the intensity, structure, and purity of Atlas Peak's high-elevation vineyards.
Crafted by Heidi Barrett, this vintage delivers deep fruit, firm tannins, and volcanic-soil minerality wrapped in polished, age-worthy elegance.

Key Details

• Producer: Au Sommet
• Region: Atlas Peak, Napa Valley
• Varietal: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot
• Elevation: ~2,100 feet
• Soils: Volcanic tuff and rocky hillside terrain
• ABV: ~14.5%
• Style: Powerful, structured, mountain-grown Napa Cabernet

Tasting Notes

• Blackberry, cassis, and black cherry
• Graphite, crushed rock, and volcanic minerality
• Cedar, cocoa, and warm spice
• Firm, age-worthy tannins with a long, focused finish

Profile & Craft

• High-elevation fruit delivers intensity, freshness, and structure
• Volcanic soils add signature mineral tension and depth
• Heidi Barrett's hallmark precision and balance
• 2023 vintage shows clarity, concentration, and cellar potential

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 60-65°F; decant 60-90 minutes
• Pairs with ribeye, lamb, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses
• Ideal for collectors and mountain-Cabernet enthusiasts
• A standout expression of Atlas Peak's volcanic power and elegance