95pts Tasting Panel

With small percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, this exquisitely aromatic and textural Cabernet begins with a perfume of crushed violets and black cherry. Concentrated flavors of blackberry liqueur, vanilla, and sandalwood flow across chewy, velvet- lined tannins.

Savory Italian herbs, sweetened oak spices and a complex of black fruits, accented by brightening citrus, deliver a wine with mouthwatering flavor, layers of tannins and a persistent finish.

Wine Spectator

Plump and open in style, offering forward cherry and boysenberry notes lined with a light licorice accent. Shows a late echo of savory. Drink now through 2029. 27,000 cases made.

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Bella Union Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begins with enticing aromas of black cherry, cassis, and cedar. On the palate, rich flavors of ripe plum, dark chocolate, and hints of vanilla mingle seamlessly with well-integrated tannins, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This wine showcases the classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics with elegance and finesse, promising to evolve beautifully with age.

About the Wine

Bella Union, established by the partners of Far Niente, is dedicated to the meticulous craft of blending Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. At its core lies our esteemed Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford estate vineyard, celebrated for its luscious black fruit flavors—currant, cherry, plum—enhanced by oak spice. This foundation is enriched by classic varietals: Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Verdot sourced from select Napa Valley vineyards. Merlot adds body and silkiness, Malbec brings rich color and subtle spice, Petit Verdot contributes depth and violet aromatics, while Cabernet Franc lends finesse with a delicate peppery allure. Together, these varietals create an elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Malbec, .5% Petit Verdot