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2022 Patria Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Ranch Vineyard, Napa Valley

San Francisco Wine Panel Score 97+ Points

Harmonious and quite fruit-forward, the nose of this classic Napa Cab melds black and red currant fruit, dark cherry, purple plum compote, chocolate, cedar, toffee and coffee bean scents. These flavors seem a bit more red fruit dominant on the palate, where polished grip, appropriate zest and focused flavors fan out with airing and linger well. Two or three years from its full expression, it is already a fine dinner companion.