2019 Nicklaus Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Napa Valley

Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has spent a lifetime pursuing excellence—rewriting the record books on the course and later designing some of the most demanding and respected golf courses in the world. A longtime wine collector with an exacting palate, Nicklaus approached winemaking with the same discipline and precision that defined his career. When it came time to create a world-class Napa Valley wine, he partnered with a family whose reputation matched his own uncompromising standards: the Terlatos.

Founded in 1955, Terlato Wine Group is one of the most influential family-owned wine companies in the United States, spanning four generations and more than 70 years in the industry. The family is widely credited with shaping modern American wine culture—most notably through Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, which Anthony Terlato famously introduced to the U.S. market in 1979, helping define an entire category of fine imported wine.

Anthony Terlato’s impact on the wine world has been formally recognized with Wine Enthusiast’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to the family’s lasting influence on wine marketing, distribution, and quality standards. Today, the Terlato portfolio includes acclaimed estate wineries and vineyards in Napa Valley and beyond, consistently earning top critic scores and industry recognition. Their rare vertical integration—from vineyard ownership to production and distribution—gives them unmatched control over quality at every stage, a philosophy that aligns seamlessly with Nicklaus’ pursuit of perfection.

All of that expertise comes together in the 2019 Nicklaus Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve—the boldest, most refined expression of the portfolio and the ultimate statement of Napa Valley excellence under Jack Nicklaus’ name.

2019 was a fabulous year for Napa Valley. Wine Spectator awarded this year a 97-point score, and Vinous Media gave it 96 points, saying that "The 2019 Napa Valley Cabernets have turned out beautifully. 2019 is a very high-quality vintage of Cabernets that will be easy to drink and enjoy with minimal cellaring. The extra kick of late heat softened the tannins, making the wines a pleasure to taste and drink."

Aging: 21 months in 50% new French oak

ABV: 15%