“One of the finest winemakers in the Napa Valley, Eponymous is Bob Pepi’s label, and that fact alone merits respect.” – Wine Review Online

Hard to fathom that it’s been 979 days here without an Eponymous Cab offer.

If double 94 points for $35 is not convincing enough, consider this - past vintages of Eponymous were some of the most popular offers on thii. Then the word got out, followed by a hiatus as production dropped, and demand skyrocketed. Until we were able to carve some of this tremendous 2023 vintage out with borderline ethical espionage tactics.

The value here is simply off the meter - even at the release price of $60. It tastes like an upper-echelon Napa Cabernet (because it is.)

Robert Pepi sold his renowned namesake winery in 1994. As part of the deal, they couldn’t use the Pepi name on any future wines. So, with the unstoppable desire to make more wine, he came up with the “Eponymous” moniker. It’s a cheeky nod to “one who is unable to use his family name on his own bottle of wine” as he says. With a chip on his shoulder, Pepi went all in to make this wine. It’s sourced from four vineyards, with Mt. Veeder accounting for HALF the fruit and Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, and Coombsville making up the rest. So, it’s essentially a mountain Cab!

Secured a case? Two? Great. Now hear it all from the myth himself:

What’s in the glass? Chock-full of red and black cherries, cassis, and blackberry jam. Hints of vanilla bean, rosemary, saddle leather, and a touch of spice, too. It’s lush and powerful, while being oh-so-elegant. Plump, sexy, supple, and dressed to impress right now. Of course, we’d stash a few for the coming years because it has a long shelf life ahead.

If you had one before, you already know the deal. We got what we could, but you already know what will happen…

94 Points – The Tasting Panel “Elegance is on display as the liquid flows gently across the palate, offering freshness and clarity of juicy blackberry. Black tea enters mid-point, adding length with plum skins and a pinch of black pepper.”

94 Points – James Suckling “A deceptively well-structured and deeply flavored wine that starts out as charming, fruity and spicy on the nose, then tightens up with good, firm tannins on the palate. Dark cherry, blackberry, black olive, and savory herb flavors. Drink now or hold.”