James Suckling recently reviewed all three of Destiny Bay’s 2024 Cabernet blends: Magna Praemia, Mystae, and Destinae.
A striking thread across all three wines was exceptional freshness, paired with precise dark fruit definition and nuanced spice.
2024 Vintage Ratings & Tasting Notes
Magna Praemia 2024 — 97 Points
Magna Praemia received 97 points, with Suckling commending it as “concentrated, full-bodied but bright,” with “very fine, silty tannins and a long, vertical but polished finish,” concluding that the wine is remarkably “long and focused.”
Mystae 2024 — 96 Points
Mystae was awarded 96 points and described as “juicy, very fresh and caressing, with firm, dusty tannins and a quintessential finish,” capturing a seamless balance between freshness, texture, and structure.
Destinae 2024 — 94 Points
Destinae received 94 points, with Suckling highlighting its dense, structured profile and describing a “long and tight-wound finish with structured fine-grained tannins.”
First Impressions of the Vintage
Together, these reviews offer a compelling first impression of the 2024 vintage, underscoring the freshness, concentration, and fine tannin architecture that distinguish each of our three blends.
Allocations & Inquiries
The 2024 Destiny Bay wines are available exclusively to members of the Destiny Bay Patron Club. Patrons receive priority allocations of each new release. To join, or to enquire about the 2024 wines, please contact us.
