Reserve Selection / 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
91 points
James Suckling
Appellation
Napa Valley
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
About the wine
The 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon unveils captivating aromas of ripe raspberries, warm nutmeg, and freshly brewed espresso. On the palate, it offers a lavish and velvety texture, revealing layers of dark chocolate, spiced cinnamon, cool mint, and delicate oak nuances that elegantly persist. This wine is both alluring and impeccably balanced, leaving a lasting impression of depth and refinement.
The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from ten vineyards between September 3 and September 12, with 78% of the blend sourced from our three estate vineyards in Rutherford and St. Helena. The remaining fruit comes from seven vineyards located in the heart of the valley floor, spanning the Oakville, St. Helena, and Calistoga appellations. These sites contribute richness, ripeness, and body, perfectly balancing the power and structure of the Rutherford fruit. Following harvest, the grapes underwent an extended maceration averaging 36 days before aging for 19 months in 31% new French oak barrels from Ermitage, Seguin Moreau, Saury, and Taransaud. The wine was bottled unfiltered in early September 2024.
Awards
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Award
Source
Date
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91
James Suckling
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98
California Sate Fair
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96
Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
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94
San Francisco International Wine Competition
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Gold
SF Chronicle Wine Competition
This wine is from the
Reserve Selection
Since 1974, Raymond’s Reserve Selection wines have honored the founding family’s legacy of “deep roots, powerful wines.” Known for their balance of elegance and strength, these wines offer vibrant fruit, refined acidity, and structure. The signature velvet labels evoke the wine’s texture and emotion, reflecting a storied past and a bold vision for the future.
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