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Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Biodynamic 2022 375ml HALF BOTTLE
🇺🇸 Black currant, plum & blackberry. Cedar, clove & lavender.
Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Biodynamic — Napa Valley 2022 Half Bottle
Grgich Hills Estate is one of Napa Valley's most storied wineries, founded by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich — the Croatian-born winemaker whose 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay famously defeated the French at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Today, the estate farms entirely biodynamically and organically, producing wines ...Show More >
Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Biodynamic — Napa Valley 2022 Half Bottle
Grgich Hills Estate is one of Napa Valley's most storied wineries, founded by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich — the Croatian-born winemaker whose 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay famously defeated the French at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Today, the estate farms entirely biodynamically and organically, producing wines of remarkable purity and terroir expression. This 375ml half bottle of their flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect introduction to one of Napa's great estates — or an ideal companion for an intimate dinner.
The 2022 growing season was defined by drought and patience. Rainfall came early — in October and December of 2021 — leaving a dry spring and summer. An intense heat wave in early September pushed sugar levels dramatically, but the Grgich team waited for cooler temperatures and balanced ripeness before harvesting. The result is a wine of concentration and elegance in equal measure.
The nose is rich and captivating: dark black currant, plum, and blackberry take center stage, joined by cedar, clove, and a touch of lavender. On the palate, it is full-bodied with layered dark fruit, firm but polished tannins, and a long, structured finish that speaks to Napa's finest terroir.
Grgich Hills — Certified Biodynamic & Organic — "Farming in harmony with nature since 2000."
- Producer: Grgich Hills Estate, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- Vintage: 2022
- Appellation: Napa Valley AVA
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Farming: Certified Biodynamic & Organic
- Size: 375ml (Half Bottle)
- Tasting Notes: Black currant, plum, blackberry, cedar, clove, lavender, structured finish
- Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5–10 years
- Best Paired With: Gorgonzola gnocchi, beef bourguignon, seared steak, ratatouille
Biodynamic Napa Cabernet from one of the valley's founding legends — Grgich Hills in a half bottle, perfect for any occasion.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region: Napa County - Napa Valley
Appellation: Napa County
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Reds
Size: 375ml
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Expert Review - Prior Vintage 2020
Decanter 94 Points | Winemaker Mike Grgich turned 100 on April 1, 2023. That's no April Fool's joke. It would be almost unthinkable that even in a challenging vintage, after innumerable challenging vintages, that Miljenko Grgich, the immigrant from Croatia who crafted the Chardonnay that took top honors at the 1976 Paris Tasting, would not bottle a wine in 2020. It's a good thing he did. Grgich's 2020 Napa Cabernet is a bright, energetic, savory-styled Napa classic. Its effusive black fruits and spearmint aromas give way to a medium to full-bodied red with a dusty tannin backbone framed by almost electric acidity. This impressive, tightly-knit, lovely structured Cabernet will prove a standout of the vintage.
James Suckling 90 Points | Aromas of sweet red and purple berries, dried hibiscus, moss and thyme. Full-bodied with firm tannins. The aromas continue onto the palate, with the sweet fruit as the star of the show.
