92pts James Suckling 

A ripe wave of forest fruit and plums is spiced with toasty vanilla and cinnamon, rolling along on a texture that’s both velvety right now and promises solid evolution in the cellar. Carob and graphite are interwoven with mulberries and cigar humidor, all ending on a cocoa-dusted thread of cassis. Drink or hold.

Tasting Notes

Clear and deep ruby in color, lightening at the rim, with light staining in the glass and moderately thick tears.

Medium intensity on the nose with rich red plum, blackberry jam, cocoa powder, and savory tea leaf. A vein of earthy minerality brings complexity to juicy fruit and autumn spice. Oak lends warm vanilla, caramel, and allspice.

Dry and full-bodied with intense, youthful red fruit on the palate. Bing cherry and blackberry notes are layered with leather, espresso, and nutmeg, and the long finish is accented with well-integrated tannin and an element of acidity that keeps the wine from being heavy.

Big and bold, the 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a Cabernet lover’s dream that is great with a steak fresh off the grill or a deluxe burger. For a treat, try it with a rich dark chocolate gâteau.

About the Wine

The 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best Paso Robles Cabernets available. Crafted from the same quality fruit as our flagship ISOSCELES blend, and made of 100% cabernet sauvignon grapes, this wine is a Cabernet lover’s dream. This wine is bold and complex with ripe black fruit, sweet spice, and that classic Cabernet mix of savory and herbal characteristics. Its structural texture keeps this wine balanced and fresh from its beginning through its very long, complex finish. It’s delicious on release, but don’t hesitate to let it age for a few years — or even a decade — to see how it evolves. That is, if you can wait.