Winemaker Notes
Crafted in a classic Bordeaux-style, the 2022 Master Red opens with aromas of boysenberry, plum, cassis, and dried herbs. The palate is full and smooth, showing layered dark fruit, cocoa, and subtle savory notes. Polished tannins carry a refreshing, berry driven finish. Balanced, expressive, and ready to enjoy now, with the structure to evolve gracefully.
Blend: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Aromatically generous, and full of flavor, this powerful, and densely detailed Cabernet celebrates opulent while savory dark chocolate, tobacco, dark fruits, and a surprising refreshing lift. Persistent and palate cleansing.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2022 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red is so Napa Valley. Firm and redolent of bold berries and ripe plums, this wine stays long and fine on the palate. Should be great with grilled, skewered pork. (Tasted: March 6, 2026, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Aromas of dark berries, plums, graphite and dried herbs with hints of cocoa and moist earth. Full-bodied and smooth, offering supple tannins and a layered mix of black fruit and spices. Polished and balanced with a savory-edged finish.
Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Grand Napa Vineyards has a rich history dating back over four generations. Planted by Italian farmers, their vineyard has been passed down from family to family, with each generation leaving its mark on the land and the fruit it produces.
For nearly twenty years, they have been crafting exceptional wines that reflect the unique terroir of Rutherford. Surrounded by some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world, they hold themselves to the highest standards and strive for excellence in every aspect of their cultivation and winemaking.
At Grand Napa Vineyards, they are not just making wine – they are creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or a newcomer to the world of Napa Valley wines, Grand Napa invites you to join their mission to bring outstanding wines to the world. Rutherford is their land, their history, and the heart of their mission – and they can't wait to share it with you.
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.