Dolum Estates – Cask 28 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Napa Valley California USA

Dolum Estates Cask 28 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley Cabernet from a small vineyard south of Yountville Cross Road, with savory dark-fruit complexity, structured tannins, and 18 months of French-oak aging.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region / Appellation: Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2022
• Vineyard: Small vineyard south of Yountville Cross Road
• Aging: 18 months in barrel; 60% new French oak
• Special Note: Hand-harvested at night; bottled without fining
• Style: Dry red wine; medium- to full-bodied, structured, and savory

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Baked cherry, blackberry, graphite, savory herbs, and loamy earth are joined by brown-sugar and cinnamon notes, olive, and leather. Structured tannins give the medium- to full-bodied palate a soft, dusty texture, with a harmonious and notably long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A clearly defined Napa vineyard source rather than a generic valley blend
• Eighteen months in 60% new French oak builds structure and integration
• Savory notes of graphite, herbs, olive, and leather balance the ripe fruit

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled ribeye or New York strip
• Slow-braised beef short ribs
• Lamb chops
• Aged Gouda or sharp cheddar

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Cabernet Sauvignon drinkers who enjoy savory Napa complexity
✓ Fans of graphite, herbs, dark fruit, and structured tannins
✓ Buyers looking for a richer Napa red with texture and length
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fruit-only reds