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Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 750ml
Bright and refined with aromas of blackberries, cassis, fresh.
Expert Review - Vintage 2022
James Suckling 92 Points | Bright and refined with aromas of blackberries, cassis, fresh tobacco, crushed stones and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and polished with fine tannins and vibrant fruit. Defined and balanced with a touch of minerality.
Winemaker Description
Crafted from mountain and valley-floor fruit, this voluptu...Show More >
Expert Review - Vintage 2022
James Suckling 92 Points | Bright and refined with aromas of blackberries, cassis, fresh tobacco, crushed stones and dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and polished with fine tannins and vibrant fruit. Defined and balanced with a touch of minerality.
Winemaker Description
Crafted from mountain and valley-floor fruit, this voluptuous wine reveals aromas of spiced blackberry, blueberry cobbler, black currant, milk chocolate and licorice. On the palate, lively acidity adds poise and brightness to the blackberry and black raspberry flavors, with rich, chocolaty tannins and notions of black tea adding suppleness and sophistication to a long, luxurious finish.
Memo Summary Notes
The 2022 vintage highlights a blend of fruit from both the valley floor (providing plushness) and mountain vineyards (providing structure and intensity).
Pair with
Classic: Grilled tri-tip or a ribeye steak with a garlic-herb crust.
Savory: Stout-braised short ribs or lamb sliders with caramelized onions.
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Hard Cheese: Aged Cheddar, Gouda, or a firm Pecorino.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region: Napa Valley
Appellation: Napa County
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Beautifully rich and complex, this wine offers enticing aromas of huckleberry jam, black cherry, and cinnamon spice, with hints of bay leaf, maple and violets. The lush dark berry and sweet baking spice notes are echoed on the palate, where the flavors are framed by a firm underlying structure and fine, dusty tannins that add depth and nuance to a long, robust finish.
Expert Reviews - Prior Vintage 2019
Wine Spectator 90 Points: A ripe, polished and direct style, with cassis, blackberry and red cherry puree gliding through, inlaid with light mocha and vanilla accents through the finish. Drink now through 2028. -- James MolesworthJeb Dunnuck.
James Suckling 90 Points: Also terrific, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding wine that shines for its balance and purity. Clean currant and subtle cassis fruits, notes of tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied richness, and polished tannins all make this a delicious, high-quality effort to enjoy over the coming 5-7 years or so. -- Jeb DunnuckJames Suckling 92 points Aromas of wet stone, gravel and blackcurrant. Full-bodied with fine, velvety tannins. Juicy, bright and fresh. Lovely dark fruit, with gravel and wet-stone notes adding very nice definition. Chocolate finish. Drink or hold.
