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Alta Winery's 2021 Revival reflects a Bordeaux-style approach to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, blending 88% Cabernet Sauvignon with 12% Merlot for a graceful, richly textured expression.
The wine opens with subtle aromas and flavors of blackcurrant, black cherry, and ripe raspberry. Its richness helps soften the tannin, giving Revival an approachable character that makes it enjoyable now while retaining the structure to develop through 2030.
At 14.7% ABV, Revival balances generous fruit with a structured backbone and the savory character noted by critics. The 2021 vintage has earned 92 points from Vinous and 90 points from James Suckling.
Winemaking Notes
The Reserve was crafted from three individual estate blocks, all hand-picked and hand-sorted. Malolactic fermentation occurred in French oak barrels, and the wine was aged for 22 months—one-third in new oak and two-thirds in neutral. Final blending was completed two months prior to bottling to ensure harmony, balance, and a refined expression of the estate fruit.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Deep ruby with brilliant clarity and a vibrant garnet edge.
Aroma
Expressive aromas of ripe black currant, dark plum, and red cherry layered with cedar, vanilla, and subtle graphite.
Palate
Medium to full-bodied with concentrated dark fruit, polished French oak, and silky, well-integrated tannins that provide remarkable balance and elegance.
Finish
Long, smooth, and persistent with lingering dark fruit, refined oak spice, and subtle mineral complexity.
Sourced from a single vineyard in Napa Valley's renowned Oak Knoll District AVA, the VIA Napa 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon highlights the elegance and balance that define one of the valley's coolest growing regions. Cooling marine breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay extend the growing season, allowing the fruit to ripen gradually while preserving vibrant acidity, aromatic complexity, and refined structure. Well-drained gravelly loam soils naturally encourage balanced vine growth and concentrated fruit, resulting in a Cabernet Sauvignon known for its bright character, silky tannins, and exceptional freshness.
The outstanding 2022 growing season combined warm afternoons with cool evenings, creating ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon with remarkable purity and balance. After harvest, the wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, adding subtle layers of cedar and baking spice while allowing the vibrant fruit to remain the focus. Produced in just 100 cases, this limited-production Cabernet offers polished structure, elegant complexity, and the ability to enjoy now with decanting or cellar through 2035 and beyond.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| AVA | Oak Knoll District AVA, Napa Valley |
| Vineyard | Single Vineyard |
| Cooperage | 22 Months French Oak |
| Alcohol | 14.1% |
| Production | 100 Cases |
| Release | Spring 2026 |
| Cellaring | Drink now through 2035+ |
| Serving Temperature | 58–62°F |
| Decanting | 30–45 minutes recommended |
| Website | www.vianapawinery.com |
Cellaring Potential: Drink Now Through 2035+
Decant: 30–45 Minutes
Serve: 58–62°F
Inspired by Italy. Rooted in Napa.
Via Napa explores Cabernet Sauvignon through the lens of place. Each release is sourced from a single vineyard within one of Napa Valley's most distinctive AVAs.
Produced in limited quantities, every bottle reflects the character, terroir, and craftsmanship of its origin.
Technical details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (Small percentages of Merlot and Petit Verdot may be included for balance) |
| Appellation | Napa Valley, California |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Oak Program | Aged 20–24 months in French oak barrels (Approximately 60–75% new oak) |
| Aging Potential | Drink 2026–2040+
Built for long-term cellaring. |
Why This Wine Stands Out
✔ 94-Point Rated Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
✔ Aged 24 Months in French Oak Barrels
✔ Rich, Structured, and Cellar Worthy
✔ Produced in Extremely Limited Quantities
✔ Elegant Gold Metal Label Presentation
Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Alcohol | ~14.2% |
| Production | 110 cases annually |
Winemaking
Carefully selected vineyard lots were harvested at peak ripeness and fermented in small lots to preserve site expression. Extended maceration enhanced structure and depth, followed by aging in French oak barrels to integrate tannins and elevate complexity.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Subtle aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, and ripe raspberry.
Palate
Rich and generously fruited, with a graceful texture and tannins that are already approachable.
Structure
A structured Cabernet Sauvignon with a balanced frame and savory character.
Finish
A lingering finish with an herbal lift, reflecting the character noted by critics.
Drinking Window
Enjoy now through 2030.
Vineyard & Winemaking
The 2021 Revival comes from Napa Valley and reflects Alta Winery's Bordeaux-style approach to Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend combines 88% Cabernet Sauvignon with 12% Merlot, creating a wine designed around elegance, richness, and approachability rather than sheer power.
The 2021 Revival has an alcohol level of 14.7% ABV, with a pH of 3.77 and titratable acidity of 5.6 g/L. Its generous fruit profile and supple tannin structure make it suitable for early consumption while providing a drinking window through 2030.
Critical Acclaim
Galloni, tasting from barrel
“Bold, forward and juicy, all qualities readers will be able to enjoy upon release … mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon that
delivers the goods. There is plenty to like.”
Parker
“Full bodied, concentrated and structured with a solid frame of chewy tannins, it gives a generous amount of black cherry and
savory flavors, finishing with an herbal lift.”
92 Points — Vinous • 90 Points — James Suckling
Winemaking & Vineyard
Sourced entirely from Perennial Vineyard, this single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the balance and consistency that define this distinctive Napa Valley site. Careful farming practices allow the fruit to reach optimal ripeness while preserving freshness and varietal character, creating a wine that expresses both richness and precision.
Following harvest, the wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, adding subtle layers of cedar, vanilla, and structure without overshadowing the vineyard's natural fruit expression. The result is a beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with silky tannins, refined complexity, and a long, elegant finish.
Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal Composition | 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Wine Style | Bordeaux-Style Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol | 14.7% ABV |
| pH | 3.77 |
| Titratable Acidity | 5.6 g/L |
| Drinking Window | Now through 2030 |
| Vinous | 92 Points |
| James Suckling | 90 Points |
| Website | www.altawinery.com |
Frequently Asked Question
Perfect With…
Because the technical sheet doesn't provide specific food pairings, I'd present these as serving suggestions, not winery-provided pairings. Revival's generous fruit and approachable tannins make it well suited to hearty but refined dishes such as grilled steak, roasted lamb, braised beef, wild mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
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Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Impressive nose of smoky cassis, pipe tobacco, cedar, vanilla bean, resin, and saddle leather. A chorus of stewed black fruits, sweet spice, vanilla, and oak build on the palate, with pleasing drying tannins to add structure.
Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Dried black currants, nutmeg, dried tobacco, and cocoa nibs abound on the nose. The palate is rich and structured with blackberry jam, cedar, and sweet spice. The finish is equally rich and jammy with a long, smooth finish.
Expert Tasting Notes, Ultimate Wine Challenge
Freshly sliced bresaola, vine ripe tomatoes, and cassis are sweet and savory aromas. Bold flavors are bright and juicy with blackcurrants and blackberries, dusty cocoa powder, an earthy mineral flare. The big flavors here would do well next to a richly marbled steak.
Extremely Limited Allocation
Extremely limited — once sold out, there’s no restock. A rare chance to secure a collector-level Napa release.