A disappointing 2022 vintage, victim of a heat dome right before harvest, puts the brakes on Napa Valley’s long run of excellent years. But many winemakers prevailed, with 90-plus-point bottles emerging. Read senior editor James Molesworth’s California Cabernet tasting report to get scores and tasting notes for the recently released wines of 2022 and the late-release 2021s, including standout bottlings and good values from top producers such as Lokoya, VHR, Colgin, Favia, Dunn, Mayacamas and more!
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