Jax Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml

Product Info

Terroir & Vineyard
This 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the estate of Jax Vineyards in Calistoga, northern Napa Valley, California. The vineyard soils are alluvial loam at the base of Mt. St. Helena, offering good drainage and an ideal warm-day/cool-night ripening environment.

Winemaking

• The wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Fermentation uses hand-harvested, whole-berry sorted grapes, with about 15–30 days on the skins.
• Aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, with a significant percentage (66% new) in previous vintages for the Estate line.
• The declared alcohol for this vintage is 14.8% ABV.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep, saturated ruby red in the glass—youthful and dense.
• Nose: Rich aromatics of blackberry, cassis, blueberry jam, black cherry with secondary notes of dark chocolate, cedar, and a hint of dried herbs and forest floor. One reviewer described the nose as “plump blueberries, blackberries, dark chocolate and vanilla bean on a full body.”
• Palate: Full-bodied and structured. The core fruit is generous—dark berry, ripe plum—with a savoury edge of tobacco leaf and cedar. Tannins are fine-grained yet firm; the acidity keeps it lively. The finish carries the fruit forward into dark chocolate, vanilla, and a mineral feel. “Melting tannins… long finish.”
• Finish & Ageing Potential: While approachable, the structure suggests short-to-medium term ageing. Many reviewers expect this wine to evolve nicely over the next 5-10 years under good conditions.

Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions

• Serving temperature: Around 16-18 °C (60-64 °F). If possible, decant for 30–45 minutes to allow the aromatics to open and the tannins to soften.
• Pairings:
• Grilled rib-eye or New York strip with herb-garlic butter
• Roasted lamb leg with rosemary & garlic
• Mature hard cheeses (aged Gouda, Comté) or a charcuterie board with smoked meats
• For a vegetarian option: grilled portobello mushrooms or lentil ragù with herbs and black pepper