Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Red Wine 2022
| Category | Red Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Beaulieu Vineyard |
| Origin | California, Central Coast, Paso Robles |
Winery Notes:
Our 2022 Tapestry Reserve presents a bold and expressive Bordeaux-style red blend, marked by its deep, intense character and elevated structure. Layers of dark fruit—blackberry, plum, and cassis—form the core of the palate, framed by heady aromatics and a generous use of new oak that imparts subtle notes of warm baking spices, toast, and a touch of nuttiness. The inclusion of more Malbec and Petit Verdot in this vintage adds both color intensity and a structural backbone, enhancing the wine’s age-worthiness while lending a more serious, focused profile. There's a distinct lift of acidity that keeps the wine vibrant and food-friendly, balancing the rich fruit and powerful tannins. Underlying it all is a clear sense of place, with an unmistakable earthy depth of Rutherford dust intertwined with the tension and energy of mountain fruit. The result is a dry, full-bodied red with compelling spice, polished structure, and a long, energetic finish. This Bordeaux blend pairs beautifully with hearty, flavorful dishes like grilled ribeye steaks, roast leg of lamb, braised short ribs, and Porcini mushroom risotto.
James Suckling
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So structured, spicy and full, with generous fruit flavors and energizing tannins. It's a Bordeaux-style red blend that in this vintage contains ample amounts of malbec and petit verdot that provide extra structural spine and a nutty, toasty character. It lead with 65% cabernet sauvignon and also has lesser amounts of merlot and cabernet franc. Aged in 60% new French oak. Drink now or hold.