The ANZA 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an estate-grown expression of the renowned Oak Knoll District AVA, where cooler temperatures, morning fog, and maritime breezes create Cabernet Sauvignon with exceptional balance, freshness, and elegance. Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 20–24 months in French oak barrels, this limited-production wine reveals remarkable depth, structure, and refinement. The outstanding 2022 vintage produced concentrated fruit, vibrant color, and polished tannins, making this 94-point Napa Valley Cabernet enjoyable today with decanting while offering excellent cellaring potential through 2038 and beyond.
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
Deep garnet with a vibrant ruby core, the wine opens with enticing aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry layered with graphite, cocoa, cedar, tobacco leaf, and a hint of dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully structured, delivering concentrated black fruit, espresso, baking spice, and dark chocolate supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, polished, and elegantly persistent.
Winemaking
The 2022 growing season in Napa Valley combined a cool, even spring with a warm, dry summer, producing fruit of outstanding concentration while preserving freshness and natural acidity. Careful vineyard management and precise harvest timing allowed each vineyard block to reach optimal ripeness before being fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak for up to 24 months. The result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the elegance of Oak Knoll District with impressive depth, structure, and aging potential.
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
Vineyard
Nestled in the southern portion of Napa Valley, the Oak Knoll District AVA benefits from cooling breezes and morning fog drifting inland from San Pablo Bay. This moderate climate extends the growing season, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to develop complexity while retaining freshness and balance. The estate vineyards are planted on gravelly loam, volcanic ash, and ancient alluvial soils that provide excellent drainage, naturally limiting vine vigor and producing small, intensely flavored berries. Sustainable farming practices preserve the health of the vineyard while expressing the distinctive character of this celebrated Napa Valley appellation.
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.
Technical Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| AVA | Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley |
| Vineyard Sources | Estate Grown |
| Harvest Date | September 15 – October 5, 2022 |
| Fermentation | Stainless Steel Tanks |
| Oak Aging | 20–24 Months in French Oak (80% New, 20% Once-Used) |
| Alcohol | 14.3% |
| pH | 3.74 |
| Total Acidity | 6.2 g/L |
| Bottling Date | August 2024 |
| Cellaring | Drink now through 2038+ |
| Serving Temperature | 60–65°F |
| Decant | 30–60 Minutes |
| Website | www.anzawines.com |
Frequently Asked Question
Perfect With…
The richness and structure of this Cabernet Sauvignon make it an exceptional companion to herb-crusted ribeye, prime rib, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, wild mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as cheddar, Manchego, and Gouda. Its vibrant acidity and polished tannins allow it to complement both hearty grilled meats and earthy, savory dishes while enhancing the wine's long, elegant finish.
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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.