Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, California

Fragrant with forest berries and black currant, the 2022 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a moody, elegant intensity, crushed velvet in a glass. Aged in French oak and born from meticulously farmed Rutherford soils, this vintage pays quiet homage to its heritage. Deep, layered, and finely poised, it speaks in tones of spice and cedar, offering a modern echo of Inglenook’s legacy of refinement.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot
• ABV: 14.1%
• Closure: Cork
• Barrel Regimen: 18 months (48% new French oak, 52% neutral French oak)
• Vineyards: Niebaum Lane, Chateau, Creek North, Garden
• Bottled: July 2024

Sensory Description:

Velvety and pure, this vintage layers ripe black currant, forest berry, and vanilla-laced spice over a core of red plum and cedar. Lively acidity energizes the palate while soft tannins extend the finish with poise. Hints of baking spice and wood smoke linger alongside the wine’s mineral echo, bringing refinement and depth to every sip.

Winemaker's Background:

Founded in 1879 by sea captain Gustave Niebaum, Inglenook has been a standard-bearer for Napa Valley excellence for more than a century. Now under the care of the Coppola family, the estate has been lovingly restored, block by block, vine by vine, to its former glory. With director of winemaking Philippe Bascaules at the helm, Inglenook continues to honor its legendary past while crafting wines that speak to the future of Rutherford’s singular terroir.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 65°F. Pair this Cabernet Sauvignon with rosemary-crusted lamb chops, braised short ribs, or dry-aged cheddar. Its rich structure and restrained power make it an ideal match for robust, slow-cooked fare.

Impeccably composed and historically resonant, the 2022 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon delivers the elegance of its origins in a bottle made for those who cherish legacy, detail, and depth.