Napa's Impressive Newcomers

10 names you should know and search out in your quest for the best
From the Nov 15, 2005, issue
There's no shortage of new labels when it comes to Napa Cabernet. But how do you know if you've got the next hot thing, or just a flash in the pan with a hefty bottle and a fancy label? What follows are brief profiles of some of the most exciting new labels that, in just a vintage or two, have earned reputations for high quality.

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