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Blended from Pritchard Hill lots that didn't make it into the Cabernet Sauvignon, augmented by a few barrels from David Abreu's vineyards, the 2022 DB4 Red Wine Blend (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc) is still a very fine wine. Mixed red and black cherries are joined by swirls of caramel and vanilla on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is voluminous and expansive without being heavy. It's softly dusty on the finish but still fresh and long, with mocha overtones.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2022 DB4 (76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc) is beautiful, with a pretty, elegant, flawlessly balanced style. Red and black currants, cedary herbs, tobacco, and graphite all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, elegant mouthfeel and a great finish.
The 2022 DB 4 is a super-expressive, sleek wine. Medium in body and persistent, with terrific energy, the 2022 is a fine introduction to the lineup. Just bottled, this has a ton to offer. In this vintage, the DB 4 is on the more restrained side of things.
About the producer
Founded by Don Bryant in 1986, Bryant Estate is built around a 13-acre vineyard rising from 900 to 1,200 feet on Pritchard Hill. Now led by Bettina Bryant, its acclaimed Bryant Family Vineyard is regarded as one of Napa Valley’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignons.