We hadnt been to this exact address on CA-128 before, but we had a feeling of dj vu. Once again, winemaker Trevor Sheehan had pulled off the impossible: transforming a coveted allocation of grapes from a top Napa vineyard into a STUNNING under-$25 bargain.

Many of you know Trevor from the blowout success of past red wines under his Technique and GAIT labels. He got his start over a decade ago, and nowarmed with a rolodex of gold and a reputation for scoring unobtainable grapeshe rarely sources from less than the absolute best, so weve yet to say no when hes made us an offer.

You wont be able to use the vineyards name, he cautioned, as we pulled down a road whose edges turned to gravel and dirt, and then grass. But when your members see the price, I dont think theyll mind.

The 2020 is a product of a steep mountain vineyard with elevations reaching 1,700 feet, and complex soils that range from Bressa-Dibble to Millsholm loam. The freshness is unmistakable, as is the sun-warmed ripeness and richness of hillside fruit. Wines from this site can command $150 to $200 prices. But this Napa Cab deal, secured thanks to Trevors longtime relationship with the vineyards grower, comes at a FAR lower price, making it among the best weve laid eyes on.

Trevors ability to deliver Cabernets that drink like bottles that cost MULTIPLES more has made his wines by-the-glass catnip for restaurants. In fact, that was how we first stumbled across his bottlings: When one of our Wine Team members, Eduardo Dingler, was still pouring every night as a sommelier, Trevor became one of his favorite producers to put on his lists.

That bond has only strengthened over the years. In our last chat, Trevor made a promise to set aside a little of his Reserve Napa Valley cuve for our members. Deep, robust, and generous, spilling over with aromas of dark chocolate, violets, and graphite, with a palate full of cherries and blackberries, it is, as one buyer of a previous vintage of GAIT wrote, perfect for a night by the fireplace.

At just $20 per bottle on cases, this is as sure a bet as youll EVER see on a beautifully crafted Napa Cabernet from a treasured piece of terroir.