2022 Patria ‘The Monarch’ Cabernet Sauvignon

DEC97 Utterly delicious, bursting with juicy blackberry and blueberry fruit layered with graham cracker spice, cedarwood and chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, it carries a classic Rutherford dust quality, seamlessly laced around rich, dark, succulent fruit. The finish delivers fantastic mineral intensity and a firm spine of racy acidity. A standout! Patria is a collaboration between consultant winemaker Tony Biagi and importer Kimberly Jones.
WA93 Patria’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon The Monarch is blended from several vineyards, either barrels that didn’t get included in a single-vineyard bottling or those sourced specifically for The Monarch. Hints of leafy herb join cassis and black cherries on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is supple and silky, with a long finish. It’s another wine from Patria that’s really nice for the price.
WP93 Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Monarch Napa Valley flies out of the glass with notes of red currant jelly, warm cassis, and fruit cake, leading to suggestions of Indian spices and rose oil. Full-bodied, the palate has a sturdy frame of chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a minty kick.