93pts Decanter
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. Both estate and purchased grapes. A bright, juicy, and lifted wine with succulent blueberry and black cherry fruits, black currants, clove, graphite, and new wood cedar. Medium to full-bodied with supple tannins. A burst of refreshing acidity through the finish makes for an excellent dinner table Cabernet from this iconic producer.
92pts Wilfred Wong
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)
Tasting Notes
Crafted from both mountain and valley floor grapes, this beautifully rich and complex wine offers alluring aromas of huckleberry, cardamom, graham cracker, dark chocolate and violets. On the palate, juicy flavors of ripe boysenberry and black tea glide across finely textured tannins, with bright, balanced acidity contributing to a long, elegant finish.
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
