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 Cabernet with concentrated dark fruit, classic Oakville spice, radiant acidity, and beautifully integrated tannins.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region / Appellation: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2022
• Style: Dry red wine; full-bodied, powerful, and structured

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dolum’s exact-2022 winery note shows wild blackberry, cassis, fresh herbs, toasted fennel, scorched earth, tobacco, cedar, graphite, bay laurel, and white pepper. Radiant acidity and well-defined structure frame a rich, velvety palate with beautifully integrated tannins and a refined silky finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A true Oakville expression with power, spice, and graphite character
• Concentration balanced by radiant acidity and polished tannins
• Built with enough structure to reward cellaring without feeling austere now

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

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

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Napa Cabernet drinkers who want classic Oakville power
✓ Fans of dark fruit, graphite, cedar, and savory spice
✓ Buyers seeking a structured Cabernet with cellar potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, light-bodied reds