The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot. Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, black cherry preserves, blackcurrant jelly, and plum preserves scents jump from the glass, leading to hints of rose bud tea, underbrush, and dusty soil. The full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit layers, supported by lightly chewy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and savory.

Fresh and nicely framed aromas of red currants, stone and sweet tobacco. Medium-bodied with open-grained tannins and a creamy finish. Crunchy fruit. A blend of 77% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 5% malbec, 4% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Very drinkable now, but can improve with age.

A mix of black fruits spun through with stimulating and flavorful spices fill the mouth with juicy and savory flavors. These are carried by a balance of acidity and fine-grained tannins into a mouthwatering and lengthy finish. — Elaine Chukan Brown

One of the more realistically priced Napa Cabs out there, Clos du Val's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Scents of black and red cherries, hints of violets and vanilla mark the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is silky and fresh, streamlined and classic in style. It's ready to drink now and should continue to drink well for the next decade.- JC