2022 Dolum Estates Cask 11 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
- Over 60% OFF on This Sonoma Cab Beauty
- "Balanced and Approachable Now" ~94BWR
- Love Napa Cab? This Sonoma Cab Will Steal Your Heart!
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100pt Winemaker Chad Alexander (Mt. Veeder’s Hess Collection)
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About the Wine
If you love Napa Cab, this Sonoma Cabernet is your next obsession—bold, rich, and complex with that signature Sonoma twist, all without the Napa price tag. It’s everything you crave, minus the sticker shock.
Let’s cut to the chase—Dolum Estate isn’t here to play; it’s here to win. For 30 years, this Napa Valley icon has been quietly crafting red wine that punches well above its weight. Think luxury, think bold, think the kind of wine that has sommeliers swooning and critics scrambling for superlatives.
Dolum sources its magic from Napa’s holy grail regions—Oakville, Stags Leap, and other elite sub-districts (oh, and Sonoma magic!). And as if that’s not enough, Dolum flexes with its own 40+-year-old vines planted in Oakville’s prime terroir.
Chad Alexander isn’t just a winemaker; he’s a legend. With a career spanning iconic names like Mt. Veeder’s Hess Collection, Chad’s got a Midas touch for turning grapes into gold. His obsessive attention to detail ensures every bottle delivers world-class quality—and then some. Critics? They’re obsessed. Wine lovers? Hooked.
Since its debut in 2018, Cask #11 has only gotten better with each vintage. It’s bold, complex, and effortlessly smooth—it’s everything a Napa Cab lover craves... minus the steep price tag!
Tasting Notes
Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, rich red color, topped with vibrant red highlights. The nose is packed with dark fruit aromas, while the palate welcomes bold flavors of dark cherry and blackberry. A solid tannic backbone gives way to a smooth, yet satisfying finish that’s both chewy and silky.
Critic Review
The 2023 Dolum Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of blackberry, cassis, and graphite, lifted by hints of violet and cedar. On the palate, it’s generous but focused, showing ripe black cherry and plum layered with dark chocolate and toasted spice. The tannins are polished and fine, giving structure without heaviness. A touch of dried herb and espresso lingers on the finish, adding depth. Balanced and approachable now, this wine will evolve beautifully over the next few years. ~94 BWR (Bybee wine review)
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About The Wine
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- Sonoma County
- Size:
- 750ml
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