Winemaker Notes
True to their heritage of producing top-tier Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine showcases a seamless blend of elegance and strength. It begins with captivating aromas of dark red berries and cardamom, leading the way to a defined palate that showcases flavors of fig jam and boysenberry pie. Firm, dusty tannins provide a sturdy foundation, guiding you to a long, focused finish that denotes a harmonious blend of mountain and valley floor fruit.
Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
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.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2022 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful expression of winemaking precision and vineyard selection. Under the guidance of winemaker Renée Ary, this wine showcases fruit from premier sites across St.?Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Calistoga. Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels (50% new), it reveals layers of crushed blackberries, cassis, and warm oak spice. With a TA of 0.58 g/100 ml and a pH of 3.79, the wine maintains vibrancy and structure. Elegant yet powerful, it pairs beautifully with grilled tri-tip steaks. (Tasted: June 18, 2025, San Francisco, CA)
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.