2022 RouteStock Cabernet Napa Valley
San Francisco Wine Panel 90 Points
Red and black plum and mulberry scents join others of vanilla and cedar, nutmeg and a hint of hazelnut to the nose of this genteel Cabernet, to create a soft-edged, semi-mature style. Plum, blueberry, grenadine and sandalwood are main themes on the palate, where a slight touch of tannin reinforces the wines dryness, but brings no sense of coarseness. The finish is dinner balanced and the style versatile food-wise, so the wine provides good value from this typically pricey appellation.