The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Wappo Hill emerges from Jean-Charles Boisset's home vineyard. Deep, layered and vibrant, the 2022 is wonderfully explosive right out of the gate. Blackberry, sage, menthol, lavender and licorice burst from the glass. Bruising tannins need time to soften, but this is a commendable effort for the year.
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Probably the most focused, vibrant and linear of Jean Charles Boisset's broad portfolio of cabernet sauvignons. An elegant, linear and fresh-tasting wine that's laced with fine-grained tannins, medium-bodied and driven by good acidity. Dark cherries, iron, black olives, tobacco leaves, bay leaves and blackcurrants. Drink now or hold. - Jim Gordon

Toasty and leesy, with generous minerality underlying apple, lime and citronella aromas and flavors. Sleek and well-defined, with a virbrant aftertaste of citrus, orchard fruit, stone and spices. - Bruce Sanderson

Sweet floral fruit, lemon. Well balanced.

Aromatic and supple, it's easy to get swept away by the floral, sandalwood, incense, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors of this red. Charming and lively, with the balance and expression to enjoy now. Features fine length. Best from 2025 through 2042. - Bruce Sanderson

Supple, delivering cherry, strawberry and rose aromas and flavors allied to a lush texture and lively structure. This is all about finesse, with a long aftertaste driven by harmony and freshness. Best from 2025 through 2042. - Bruce Sanderson

An elegant, subdued red, offering black cherry, black currant, violet and sweet spices. Gaining depth from smoke and mineral hints, this is balanced and fades gracefully on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2032. - Bruce Sanderson

A rich style, featuring luscious black cherry, blackberry and violet flavors. Soft and enticing, with fine balance and dark fruit echoing on the finish, along with sweet spices. Drink now through 2035. - Bruce Sanderson

A well-defined red, with cherry, strawberry, sandalwood and mineral flavors fused to a linear frame. Gaining support from lively acidity and dense tannins, this feels balanced overall, with a resonant aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2045. - Bruce Sanderson

A focused, even racy red, whose blackberry, black cherry, earth and spice notes are fused to the linear frame. Shows fine concentration, balance and length, yet needs some time to unwind. Best from 2026 through 2043. - Bruce Sanderson