2022 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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While the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate isn't going to make you forget the 2021 (or any of the recent vintages), it's still a terrific effort in a very challenging vintage. Its ruby/purple hue is followed by a medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling, nicely balanced wine that has ample jammy raspberry and cassis fruits interwoven with baking spices, sandalwood, sweet tobacco/cigar, and hints of chocolate. It shows the ripe, sunny, sexy style of the vintage and has velvety, resolved tannins and outstanding length. I was able to follow this bottle for multiple days and it held up beautifully, so I see no reason it shouldn't have 10-15 years of longevity. Nevertheless, it's a front-end-loaded, charming, absolutely delicious Cabernet Sauvignon geared for drinking over the coming decade or so.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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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.