Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon | 750mL | 14.5% ABV | Napa Valley, 2022 — Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is the flagship of one of Napa's most storied Merlot-and-Cabernet houses (founded 1976 by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn). The 2022 is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, drawn from estate vineyards and top independent Napa growers, aged 16 months in French oak (50% new). Scored 92 by Wine Enthusiast and 92 by James Suckling. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Winemaker Renee Ary's style: power with polish. Enticing aromas of huckleberry jam, black cherry, and cinnamon spice with hints of bay leaf, maple, and violets; a lush dark-berry and sweet-baking-spice palate framed by firm structure and fine, dusty tannins; a long, robust finish. This is the bottle that defines Napa Cabernet — equally at home with a dry-aged ribeye or five more years in the cellar. A natural anchor for any wine collection.
Tasting notes
Nose: huckleberry jam, black cherry, cinnamon spice, bay leaf, maple, violets (official Duckhorn copy). Palate: lush dark berry, sweet baking spice, firm structure, fine dusty tannins. Finish: long, robust.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 750mL, 14.5% ABV — 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc; 16 months in French oak (50% new)
- 92 points, Wine Enthusiast; 92 points, James Suckling
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Decant 30–60 minutes and serve at 60–65°F. Pairs with ribeye, braised short ribs, or aged cheddar — or lay it down for 5–10 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the 2022 Duckhorn Napa Cabernet?
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, from estate and grower vineyards across Napa Valley.
What scores did it receive?
92 points from Wine Enthusiast and 92 points from James Suckling. (A Wine Spectator score could not be verified — skip it.)
How is it aged?
16 months in French oak barrels, 50% new.
What is the ABV?
14.5% ABV, 750mL.