97+ Points
Classic
Checkerboard Cabernet Blend Impetuous 2022
An irresistibly hedonistic Cabernet that over-delivers with pure, crowd-pleasing energy. Bursting with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, it’s wrapped in a plush layer of vanilla cream and exotic coconut, giving the wine a decadent allure, yet without any sense of heat. Beneath the opulence there’s layered graphite, violets, and cedar, while chalky, well-balanced tannins provide grip and definition. The texture is rich, polished, and far more sophisticated than expected at this level. A touch of baking spice lingers on the finish, which is slightly compact for now but supported by solid underlying structure. Insanely delicious today, yet serious enough to impress, this punches well above its weight.
The Wine
- Winery Checkerboard
- Vintage 2022
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
- Region Napa Valley
Ratings
- Our Rating 97+ - Classic