Dolum Estates – Cask 3 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – Napa Valley California USA

Dolum Estates Cask 3 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a powerful, site-driven Napa Valley red that showcases the depth, spice, and structured elegance characteristic of Oakville fruit.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Full-bodied, structured Napa Cabernet
• Cellaring: Excellent aging potential

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Wild blackberry, cassis, dark currant, salted cranberry
• Savory: Toasted fennel, scorched earth, tobacco, cedar, bay laurel
• Spice: Cinnamon, briar, white pepper
• Structure: Velvety yet firm tannins with radiant acidity
• Finish: Silky, refined, and long with balanced tension

Cask #3 delivers concentrated dark fruit framed by classic Oakville spice and graphite tones. The tannins are structured yet beautifully integrated, offering both immediate depth and serious cellar potential. Power and polish coexist, with savory complexity building beneath the fruit.

🍽️ Food Pairing

• Dry-aged ribeye
• Herb-crusted rack of lamb
• Aged cheddar or Comté

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking structured, cellar-worthy Napa Cabernet
✓ Drinkers who appreciate Oakville spice and graphite complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, easy-drinking reds

95 Points – Decanter
95 Points – The Tasting Panel