Anthem Cabernet
Napa mountain Cabernet, hand farmed, poured in Commack since day one.
The story behind Anthem
Anthem started in 2009, when Julie and Justin Arbuckle planted a flag on Mount Veeder, the steep, high elevation AVA on Napa Valley's western shoulder. Nearly every vineyard task there is done by hand, because the slopes leave no room for a tractor. Winemaker Jeff Ames farms sustainably and keeps his hands light in the cellar, letting mountain fruit speak.
The estate Cabernet spends up to 27 months in 100% new French oak. Bottlings run either pure Cabernet Sauvignon or a small Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Critics have noticed: Wine Spectator gave the 2018 Estate 94 points, and Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored the 2021 Beckstoffer Las Piedras at 97.
Explore the Anthem range
Anthem makes mountain Cabernet in small lots. Four bottles reach our shelves, from a three pack of 300mL tastes to the Beckstoffer single vineyard.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Set 3pk 300mL | Cabernet, three pack | About 30.4 to 31.2 | Three small format pours, an easy way in |
| Mt. Veeder Cabernet 750mL | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | About 30.4 to 31.2 | Hand farmed mountain fruit, up to 27 months new French oak |
| Beckstoffer Cabernet 750mL | Single vineyard Cabernet | About 30.8 to 31.2 | Las Piedras site, 97 points from Wine Advocate |
| Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White wine | Not stated | The estate's white, currently out of stock |
| Estate Cabernet, current release | Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | About 30.4 to 31.2 | Bordeaux varietals in small percentages, firm tannin |
Which Anthem is right for you?
Anthem is not an everyday bottle, and we price it that way. The Gift Set 3pk 300mL runs $49.99, a sensible first taste of mountain Cabernet. The Mt. Veeder Cabernet 750mL is $119.99, and the Beckstoffer Cabernet 750mL is $179.99. Our Sauvignon Blanc 750mL at $45.99 is out of stock, so ask and we will call you when it lands. Buy Anthem online and pick it up curbside in Commack, or take free local delivery over $250.
Single vineyard, 97 point pedigree, built to cellar a decade or more.
Bold mountain structure that stands up to prime rib and grilled ribeye.
Three small pours to learn the house style before committing to a full bottle.