WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Inky and weighty on the palate, this wine opens with layers of black cherry, dark chocolate, and a hint of roasted espresso. The mouthwatering acidity cuts through the richness, keeping everything balanced and energetic from start to finish. Silky tannins frame the fruit without overpowering it, giving the wine both structure and grace. It’s bold enough to command your attention now, yet built with the depth and balance to reward patience — a bottle that will only grow more compelling with time.
TASTING NOTES:
The Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is a rich, boisterous wine. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice and cloves give this exuberant Cabernet tons of immediacy. All the elements are very nicely balanced.
- Vinous, 91 pts.
Hoopes's entry-level 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon includes 8% Malbec, and while most of the fruit comes from Oakville, the assemblage includes lots from Carneros, Yountville and Saint Helena. Hints of menthol and vanilla join ripe cherries on the nose, while the vibrant, medium to full-bodied palate showcases silky tannins that turn just a little drying and dusty on the finish. It's not overly rich or concentrated, but it's not showing any signs of the vintage's heat either. It's a super value.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 pts.
