2022 Continuum Proprietary Red
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Based on 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, and 4% Merlot and aged 22 months in 58% new French oak (there's a small amount in concrete amphora), the 2022 Proprietary Red Wine is the flagship release from this mountain site and comes from a mix of different parcels on the estate. It has a deep ruby/purple hue as well as brilliantly perfumed and expressive aromatics of red, blue, and black fruits intermixed with flowery incense, violets, orange blossoms, and hints of iron. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a pure, layered mouthfeel, ample mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. It's a huge success in this challenging vintage that will evolve nicely for a solid two decades. Drink 2025-2045.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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The 2022 Continuum Sage Mountain Vineyard is a vivid, impressive wine. Super-ripe black cherry, mocha, espresso and cloves stain the palate. This is an especially exuberant, flamboyant vintage for Continuum. It's a superb effort for the year.
Continuum's 2022 Proprietary Red is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, aged 21 months in 58% new French oak. Attention-grabbing cherries lead the way, although there are darker undertones of plum and black olive, plus hints of dried sage, menthol and tobacco. It's medium- to full-bodied and silky in feel, and the tannins are smooth and harmonious but present, lingering easily on the lengthy finish.
45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot. Matured 21 months in 58% new French oak, 39% neutral French oak, 3% concrete. Deep purple. Fresh and floral nose – like on the Novicium – but with a darker, more brooding profile and light sassafras and peppery spice notes. Insane concentration and depth of flavour on the palate – begging to be cellared. Tight, fine tannin and taut acidity. Gorgeous with heaps of potential. 18.5/20 points (SCJ)
About the producer
Created by Tim and Marcia Mondavi, Continuum is a Napa project that continues the Mondavi family legacy. Based in Pritchard Hill, this estate winery produces elegant, mineral Cabernet blends from hillside fruit.