2022 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
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A selection of the estate's best lots and barrels, Plumpjack's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve spent 19 months in 93% new French oak, yet it seems brighter and fresher than the regular bottling. Cassis leads the way, accented by vanilla and streusel highlights, while the full-bodied palate is expansive, supple and creamy textured, then long and silky on the finish. It's a really strong effort, with ample richness yet no excess weight and a flowing, elegant feel on the palate. Sampled under screw cap.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Checking in as 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve does well in the vintage and has a plump, medium to full-bodied, broad, expansive style with tons to love. Cassis, spicy wood, flowery incense, and sweet tobacco all define the aromatics, and it's nicely balanced, with velvety tannins and a good sense of freshness. It has the vintage's sunny, open-knit, expressive style, yet I see no reason it shouldn't evolve gracefully over the coming 15+ years. I was able to follow this bottle for multiple days and it held up beautifully.
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is going to delight PlumpJack fans, as it will drink well right out of the gate. Dark, succulent and inviting, the 2022 is a joy. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, leather and spice meld together in this super-classic expression of Oakville. As always, the Reserve emerges from the blocks on the eastern side of the property bordering the Silverado Trail, where rocky soils produce tiny grapes and rich, deeply-colored wines.