The flagship 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvee is based on 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that’s sourced from throughout the valley. Its deep ruby/plum hue is followed by a brilliant Cabernet revealing loads of cassis, blue fruits, scorched earth, baking spices, and subtle chocolate oak that define the aromatics, and it’s full-bodied on the palate, with a forward, voluptuous mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It plays in the ripe, forward, sexy style of the vintage and will drink brilliantly over the coming 15 years or more.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon J. Daniel Cuvée is creamy and resonant in the glass. Racy dark red fruit, cedar, licorice and new leather are super-attractive. Like so many wines in this vintage, the J. Daniel Cuvée is on the understated, slender side, but its balance is beyond reproach. I would drink this while letting some of the more structured vintages age in the cellar. (AG)