Staglin Family Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, USA 2022

Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a rich, beautifully polished Rutherford Cabernet, layered with blackcurrant, blackberry compote, cocoa, mocha, lavender, vanilla, and warm spice. Plush and concentrated yet lifted by energetic acidity and exceptionally fine tannins, this is a prestigious, limited-production Staglin with the pedigree, depth, and longevity.

"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate shows the elevated ripeness of the year in its flamboyant personality. Super-ripe dark cherry, plum, espresso, menthol and cloves fill out the layers. Sumptuous and creamy, with fine energy, the 2022 is impeccably balanced. It's a terrific effort in a very challenging year. I imagine it will drink well with minimal cellaring, although bottle age will likely help some of the baby fat." Vinous 94