PlumpJack Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a true gem, reflecting the excellence and dedication of the PlumpJack Winery. As it fills the glass, it reveals a deep, luxurious garnet hue, a testament to its depth and complexity.
On the nose, it presents a captivating bouquet of ripe dark fruits, including blackcurrant, blackberry, and hints of plum, intertwined with subtle notes of cedar, vanilla, and a touch of dark chocolate, evidence of its time in oak barrels. These aromas form an intricate tapestry of scents, inviting you into its world.
Upon the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon unravels a symphony of flavors. The core of dark fruits is layered with nuances of tobacco, graphite, and a touch of baking spices, providing a profound and multi-layered tasting experience. The tannins, while structured, are velvety, offering a seamless and well-integrated foundation.
Critic Ratings
James Suckling Review - Rated 94:
Deep and brooding aromas of blackberry compote, blackcurrants, mocha and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins and a generous mouthfeel that is finely integrated, showing layers of mocha, blackcurrants, blood plums, cassis and cured meat. A very fresh yet structured wine that doesn't reflect the difficulties of the vintage. Drink or hold.
Jeb Dunnuck Review - Rated 91:
The classic 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from PlumpJack is certainly outstanding, with plenty of classic cassis and darker currant-like fruits as well as some chocolaty oak, graphite, and scorched earth notes. It's medium-bodied, has a nicely balanced, enjoyable mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It shows the sunny, riper side of the vintage, yet this brings a solid sense of elegance, purity, and finesse, which makes it a joy to drink. It should keep for a decade.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Review - Rated 92:
Bottled after 19 months in two-thirds new French oak, Plumpjack's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate certainly isn't shy on the wood-derived notes, adding vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon scents to a base of cassis fruit. In the mouth, this full-bodied effort is supple and chocolaty, with mocha and caramel notes joining fine-grained tannins on the finish.
| Winery |
Plumpjack |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Oakville, Napa Valley, California |
| Year |
2022 |
| Grape Varietal |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Size |
750 ML |
| ABV |
15.4% |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
