Bello, Megahertz Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

This is a constant crown pleaser. When I taste this wine against the 21 and 23 it is a simpler wine overall. Very approachable after an hour decant and is allready very ready to drink as it starts its road to maturity. Less structure than the 21. This wine was made with backland of the 23 vintage which shows in the youthfulness of its nose and front end flavor. Tanins are allready well contained.

94-95 elegant

A standout at Inspire Napa Valley, and clearly one of the top wines at the entire event, the 2022 Bryant is instantly captivating. Baker’s bitter chocolate, charcoal, black soil, black cherry, and chewy currant, this is one of the best 2022s I’ve had out of Napa. As is true for this vintage, it is and will continue to be an accessible wine and an earlier drinker compared to more structured vintages. Don’t let that be a deterrent here, as this …