The 2022 The Setting Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterfully crafted expression of this renowned Napa Valley appellation, aged for 22 months in 90% new French oak. It gradually reveals an intricate aromatic profile, beginning with ripe blackberry, cassis, and dark cocoa before unfolding into layers of crushed violets, pencil lead, and umami-rich earth. The palate is luxuriously textured, offering waves of black plum, espresso, and anise, interwoven with hints of clove and cedar. A vibrant undercurrent of acidity keeps the richness in check, while polished tannins provide a refined structure. As the wine lingers, a vein of crushed rock minerality emerges, adding further depth to the lengthy, resonant finish. While already impressive, this Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to gain nuance and elegance with time in the cellar. Better in 2026. 545 cases produced. Highly recommended.