Fresh Off The Truck: 2018 Yesterday Reserve Napa Cab [Wine Access $600 for $42?]

The Yesterday Reserve I wrote about last week arrived. This is a highly anticipated offering so let's get right into it.

2018 Yesterday Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley [now sold out in most regions, affiliate link]
15.2%Alcohol
$42/btl
$39/btl (if you buy 6)
$36/btl (if you buy 12)
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Decanted for two hours.

80% opaque in an appealing ruby hue that thins on the edges.

Serious and subdued aromatically with cedar notes dominant over supporting fruit.

The experience improves dramatically on the palate.

Lands with mouth-filling authority and dazzles with vibrant appeal.

Gives way to energetic silty tannins and a long satisfying finish.

Impressive.

94/100 WWP: Oustanding

Deals to Stack

If you don't have a Wine Access account:

• Shop through a portal
• Get $50 off $150 with first-time order through referral
• New customers get a $100 credit after spending $1,000 in the first year.
• Check out this Amex Offer (expires 2/28/2021, try purchasing a gift card to see if that triggers the offer if you're running out of time?)

If you do have a Wine Access account get 20% off with this offer.

Or this one for 21% off (source)

Bottom Line

This is another strong Wine Access NDA wine. I rated the Yesterday Howell Mountain 95 points, but it's hard to say which is better. I think they're both terrific.

I'll do a head to head tasting soon.

I don't know how they decide which wines to label Yesterday vs some other label, but this solidifies for me that when they call something Yesterday it's worth paying attention to.

Next Steps

This one may be sold out, but there's always another deal right around the corner.

• The Ringer is en route and up next
• And I thought the Moundsman was outstanding, affordable, and still available
• Radio Silence was fantastic as well

If you don't like the uncertainty of these NDA wines check out these recommendations.