Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon opens with warm, inviting aromas of dusty earth, spice, chocolate, and ripe dark cherry. Voluptuous upon entry; the palate is lush, supple, opulent, and lengthy; all of the elements we look for in crafting this signature blend. This vintage will age beautifully for the next 15-20 years.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall bursts with plums, chocolate, tobacco, violets, and incense. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, it shows a plush, sexy personality with velvety tannins and a round, layered mouthfeel. This big, ripe wine will shine for 15+ years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A blend anchored by the winery's Sacrashe Vineyard, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall features scents of cinnamon, cedar, ripe cherries and some dusty-loam notes. It's full-bodied, lush, soft and expansive, adding in a touch of vanilla on the softly dusty finish. It's delicious but shows a bit less individualistic character than the Hall wines from Stags Leap and Diamond Mountain districts.
Hall Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture, precision winemaking, wild-yeast fermentation and micro-block blending to fully extract the purity and quintessence of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Their estate vineyards encompass more than 300 acres of classic Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. The Halls have a strong respect for the environment and a commitment to cutting edge technology to yield the highest quality grapes. Through meticulous attention to detail in the vineyards, Hall wines are able to express the unique and diverse character of Napa Valley's soils and climate.
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.