2023 Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon

A blend of robust structure and richness, as well as delicate layers of complexity.

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Displaying a concentrated garnet hue, the wine opens with aromas of mulberry and blackberry interwoven with graphite, tobacco leaf, and a touch of espresso bean. The palate is plush and powerful, exhibiting notes of cassis and black plum complemented by hints of toffee and cacao nibs, adding depth and weight through the midpalate. Richly textured and elegantly balanced with well-integrated tannins and focused acidity following through to a seamless and refined finish.

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2022 Accolades

93 pts, James Suckling
“A sleek, polished and well-balanced wine that shows hints of mint and eucalyptus. Black cherry, blackberry, black currant and bay leaf nuances…Full-bodied. Drink or hold.” -James Suckling

92 pts, International Wine Report
“The 2022 Crossbarn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beings with inviting aromas of ripe dark berries, cherries, and plums, complemented by a subtle blend of spices, tobacco, and cigar box undertones. On the palate, it reveals a robust, well-balanced structure, enhanced by velvety tannins. The wine shows notable concentration, with vibrant flavors of dark fruits and baking spices that persist through a lengthy, satisfying finish.” -Jeremy Young

Winemaking

  • 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
  • 100% hand-harvested at night; 10/17-11/2
  • Aged 18 months in small French oak barrels; 26% new
  • Bottled unfined; June 2025

Past Vintages

Napa Valley

By far the most famous appellation in California is the Napa Valley. Encompassing virtually all of Napa County as well as 17 distinct AVAs (American Viticultural Areas), this extensive valley system is home to the cradle of California’s viticultural history.

 

 

Napa Valley opens to the south where the climate is shaped by the maritime influences of the great San Pablo Bay. This regular influx of cool, damp air creates a meso-climate that is significantly different from that of the Northern reaches of the valley where the day’s heat can remain trapped and accumulates over the course of the summer growing season.

The other great influences on the climate of the valley are the mountains that frame its contours. With the Mayacamas Range separating Napa from Sonoma on the west and the Vaca range defining the valley’s eastern boundary there are many varied exposures, elevations, and soils here that have been deemed worthy of special attention.