Black Powder Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley '22

The flagship Cabernet from this cult producer displays an opaque purple-black core. The nose erupts with layers of macerated blackberries, dark chocolate, and crushed violet with underlying graphite minerality. The palate delivers extraordinary concentration - flavors of blueberry liqueur, molasses, and smoked herbs unfold with muscular yet refined tannins that earned consistent 96-98 point scores. Aged 18 months in French oak (70% new), this 15.5% alcohol wine finishes with a kaleidoscope of fruit and spice that lingers for minutes. Approachable now with 3-4 hour decanting but built for 20+ years of aging - the 2022 vintage's perfect conditions yielded a wine of monumental proportions.