91pts James Suckling

This full-bodied wine shows deep and dark fruit flavors handsomely spiced by new oak accents with full but soft tannins. Dark chocolate, dried blueberries, cocoa and black cherries on the palate lead to a lingering finish. Drink now or hold.

Winemaker Notes

The 2022 Metal Bender Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon expresses warm vintage Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics. It pours a deep purple with an expressive nose of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry. The full-bodied palate is rich and velvety, with structured yet polished tannins supporting flavors of dark fruit, espresso, and graphite. Well-integrated oak adds hints of vanilla and tobacco, leading to a long, lingering finish with echoes of dark chocolate and plum.