2022 Meteor Cabernet Sauvignon

Coming from a vineyard in Coombsville in the Napa Valley with volcanic Rhyolite soils, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Meteor Vineyard was raised for 20 months in barrel and pours a dark red color. The nose leads with ripe notes of mocha, crushed floral perfume, and cassis. Full-bodied, it fills the palate with a supple, ripe texture and a long finish. Drink 2025-2040. Late last year, Andy Smith handed over the winemaking portion of his title to Jenna Davis. Jenna has been with the winery for over ten years, joining as a harvest intern in 2014 and working up to assistant winemaker. Andy retains his roles as partner and winegrower at DuMOL but was ready to pass the torch to the next generation in the winery’s legacy. The 2023s for this report were tasted in Sonoma with Andy and Jenna, as they have been for all three years of my coverage. Earning top marks for what this vintage has to offer, across the range the wines capture freshness and retain the focused concentration that gives them serious potential for longevity.