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Heir Apparent is spearheaded by ambitious Dwight Bonewell. Through his vision, Dwight has created an Ultra-Luxury Napa Cab that sources fruit from some of Napa's most prized vineyards. The Reserve is a blend of fruit from Rutherford, Mt. Veeder, and St. Helena; most notably sourced from vineyards next door to Scarecrow and Cakebread. You can pay hundreds of dollars for a bottle of Scarecrow or Cakebread, or you can seize the moment and capture this magnificent bottle of Cabernet available for a fraction of the original SRP!

That's where we come in, finding Ultra-Luxury brands that sell to a small lot of high-net-worth clients who have an excess of wine. The Heir Apparent Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is the essence of this promising vintage and the continuation of a rich history in Napa Valley red wines. 

A surge of late 2021 rain set the stage for a standout 2022 vintage. Spring stayed cool and dry until April warmth pushed the vines into early budbreak. A sudden summer heat spike and tiny berry size triggered a fast, high-intensity harvest, but its high-elevation sites were shielded enough to achieve full phenolic ripeness.

 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot.

Bright ruby in the glass, this wine leads with lifted red cherry, raspberry, and blackcurrant, layered with hints of dried rose petals and wild herbs.

The palate is sleek and energetic, delivering fresh, focused fruit wrapped in fine, polished tannins. Medium-bodied and precise, it finishes clean and earth-driven, with a sense of restraint, purity, and quiet confidence that lingers well beyond the last sip.

Focused and indulgent, with sleek acidity aligning flavors of cranberry, red tea, and Italian herbs. Tense and reserved, with plenty of aging potential. ~94 The Tasting Panel

Juicy and lifted with aromas of red cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants, dried roses and wild herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and sleek with fine tannins and fresh fruit. Energetic and balanced with a clean, earth-driven finish. Very good. Drink or hold. ~ 93 James Suckling

Black cherries and bramble, desert herbs, and sweet spices, this Cabernet becomes savory with further sipping. Palate cleansing tannin persist through the finish. ~ 90 Wine Enthusiast

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