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James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
Pleasing aromas of rich black soil and figs. The juicy palate has complex layers of red and black fruit, dried herbs and rose petals. A full-bodied wine that is very drinkable now, but will have more to reveal in two years.
93 Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Moon Mountain District includes two blocks from Monte Rosso in this appellation blend. In the glass, it pours a saturated, youthful purple color and is ripe in this vintage, with pretty and pure aromas of fresh lavender perfume, blackberries, wet stones, mountain herbs, and some red-fruited highlights. It’s full-bodied, approachable, and well-defined in its structure, and it retains refreshing acidity, ripe tannins, and an even feel through the finish. It’s an impressive and well-balanced wine in this hot vintage, with a wide drinking window to enjoy over the coming 10-12 years.