St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a 750ml estate-grown Napa Valley Cabernet from the Rutherford appellation, scored 92 points by both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast. This vintage highlights St. Supéry's meticulous double-sorting process and Rutherford's distinctive terroir, delivering a richly textured red built on dark fruit concentration and refined tannin structure.

Quick Facts: Origin: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California  |  Vintage: 2022  |  Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon  |  Producer: St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

Production & Heritage

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery farms estate vineyards in Rutherford, one of Napa Valley's most prized sub-appellations, long recognized for producing Cabernet Sauvignon of depth and structure. Grapes for the 2022 vintage were hand-harvested during cool morning hours to preserve acidity and freshness. The fruit then passed through a rigorous double-sorting system: clusters were first evaluated and sorted by hand, then run through a small de-stemmer before individual berries were inspected a second time. This level of selection ensures only fully ripened, undamaged berries enter fermentation, contributing to the wine's purity of fruit expression and polished tannin profile.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: An intense bouquet opens with blackberry, black currant, and cassis before shifting into darker, more complex layers of black plum, dried fig, and roasted coffee. Subtle notes of anise, dark cocoa, and toasted oak round out the nose.

Taste: The entry is generous and juicy, immediately coating the palate with ripe blueberry and dark cherry. At mid-palate, flavors of plum and blackberry compote emerge alongside baking spices, mocha, and caramel. The tannins are pleasingly round without sacrificing grip, lending the wine a full-bodied yet accessible character.

Finish: The finish carries substantial length, with lingering notes of black pepper, toasted barrel, and dark fruit. A thread of sage and black olive adds savory complexity that keeps the wine from veering toward sweetness.

How to Drink St. Supéry Cabernet

This Rutherford Cabernet shows its full range at cellar temperature, around 60–65°F, with 30 to 45 minutes of decanting to open up the aromatic layers. Younger drinkers of the 2022 vintage will find decanting especially rewarding, as it softens the tannin structure and allows the darker spice notes to emerge. It also pairs seamlessly alongside food — try it with a grilled ribeye to match the wine's weight, braised short ribs where the round tannins echo the richness of the braise, or a hard aged cheese board where the dark fruit and toasted oak stand up to sharp, nutty flavors.

Best For

• Hosting a Napa Valley–themed dinner with friends
• Gifting a Cabernet enthusiast exploring Rutherford producers
• Building a cellar with age-worthy California reds from strong vintages
• Pairing with a holiday prime rib or celebratory steak dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

What does St. Supéry Cabernet 2022 taste like? The dominant profile centers on ripe dark fruit — blackberry, blueberry, dark cherry, and plum — layered with baking spices, mocha, caramel, and a savory finish of black pepper and sage. James Suckling described it as having a "juicy, generous, fluid quality" with raspberry, sage, and black olive nuances.

How does St. Supéry Cabernet compare to Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet? Both are established Napa Valley estate producers with deep roots in the region, and both deliver full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon at a similar quality tier. St. Supéry tends to emphasize Rutherford's ripe dark fruit and round tannin character, while Mondavi's Napa Valley bottling often draws from a broader blend of vineyard sources across the valley.

Is St. Supéry Cabernet 2022 good for sipping on its own? Yes — its round tannins, generous fruit, and balanced structure make it accessible without food, particularly after a brief decant. The wine scored 92 points from both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast, reflecting its quality as a standalone pour.

Where is St. Supéry Cabernet made? St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon is produced at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford, a renowned sub-appellation in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The estate farms its own vineyards in Rutherford, giving the winemaking team full control from vine to bottle.

What foods pair well with St. Supéry Cabernet 2022? Grilled ribeye steak mirrors the wine's weight and dark fruit intensity. Braised lamb shanks complement the baking spice and savory sage notes on the finish. Aged Gouda or sharp cheddar echo the caramel and toasted oak tones. Dark chocolate desserts bridge the mocha and cocoa elements in the mid-palate. Roasted portobello mushrooms work well for a vegetarian option, matching the wine's earthy undertones.

What sizes does St. Supéry Cabernet come in? The standard release is available in 750ml bottles, which is the most widely distributed format for this wine.

Is St. Supéry Cabernet 2022 worth the price? St. Supéry positions as an estate-grown Napa Valley Cabernet at an accessible premium tier — offering Rutherford provenance and meticulous production at a price point below many single-vineyard or reserve bottlings from the same appellation. Dual 92-point scores from James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast reinforce its value within the competitive Napa Cabernet landscape.

Why St. Supéry Cabernet 2022?

The double-sorting process used for this wine goes beyond what many Napa producers employ at this price tier, and the result is evident in the purity and polish of the finished wine. Earning 92 points from both James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast places the 2022 vintage among the stronger recent releases from the estate. Rutherford as an appellation carries its own reputation for producing structured, age-worthy Cabernet, and St. Supéry's estate-grown fruit captures that character without the steep pricing of many of its Rutherford neighbors. For anyone seeking a well-made, estate-level Napa Cabernet with critical backing and genuine sub-appellation identity, the 2022 delivers convincingly.