Bella Union Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - 750ml
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. 92pts Wine Enthusiast 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. 91pts James Suckling A cool, calm cabernet from a hot vintage. It’s full-bodied but smooth and almost soft in tannins. The red and black fruit has good concentration and depth, with accents of herbs and olives. Aged in all French barrels with 50% new. Winemaker 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 seam