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2022 On Q Wines Improvisation Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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Steve Brady is the passionate founder and owner of On Q Wines.

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2022 On Q Wines Improvisation Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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Steve Brady is the passionate founder and owner of On Q Wines.

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  • Winemaker Trained by Lafite & Philippe Melka
  • "Refreshing, Crisp, and Grippy Finish" ~ 93 Decanter
  • Micro-Production Cabernet from Coombsville’s Elite Terroir
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About The Wine

Steve Brady is the passionate founder and owner of On Q Wines. This cult-status winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley's Coombsville sub-appellation, where this ultra-premium and extremely limited wine is carefully crafted from only the finest grapes. This is true luxury in a bottle.

Growing up in Napa Valley, Steve developed a deep appreciation for the region's rich winemaking history. His love for wine and music soon became intertwined, as he discovered that the creation of both required impeccable timing. Since he was a child, Steve has played the trumpet. The name “On Q” perfectly portrays his love for this instrument. A cue is a gesture by a conductor signaling musicians that it is time to begin a piece. Steve says, “In wine, music, and life, timing is everything”.

Steve combines his artistic side with attention to detail to produce wines of unparalleled quality and sophistication. From his first vineyard planted in 2003, Steve's three daughters have been instrumental in his winemaking endeavors, and the family's dedication shows in every bottle. In 2010, Steve launched On Q Wines, and since the first vintage, he received glowing reviews and high scores, and today, these high scores and praises haven’t stopped.

This is a true garage wine from Napa crafted by legendary winemaker Julien Fayard, On Q’s consultant. Julien Fayard is a very well-known man in the wine industry. His expertise includes working in some of the most admired brands in the world, like Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Quintessa, and Atelier Melka.

Recognizing the parallel between extraordinary wine and music, On Q Wines presents “Improvisation”. Often, the greatest things in life are not planned but rather the consequence of timing and serendipity. Improvisation celebrates the creativity that passion for excellence in winemaking can achieve.

Aging: 28 months in 60% new French Oak.

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At A Glance

Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Napa Valley
Sub-Appellation:
Coombsville
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Beef · Venison · Lamb

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2022 On Q Improvisation hits the glass with that unmistakable Napa glow—deep, dark, and almost inked-in. The first swirl gives you a rush of blackcurrant, blackberry, and a pop of blueberry, all wrapped in whispers of cedar, vanilla bean, and dark chocolate from the oak. It’s the kind of aroma that makes you lean in.

On the palate, this Cabernet plays in perfect balance: plush dark fruit, firm structure, and tannins that feel polished rather than pushy. Think ripe plum and black cherry layered with warm baking spices. As it opens, you get subtle tobacco and a graphite edge—those little details that turn a great Napa Cab into a memorable one. Sophisticated, expressive, and built to impress from first pour to final sip.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

Named for Beethoven’s 23rd piano sonata, inspired notes of violets, slate, licorice, and black coffee are resounding. Rich and creamy, intense and powerful, this elegant wine is built to last. (v. 2020) ~96 Tasting Panel Magazine

On Q, directed by Julien Fayard, presents a balanced 2022 Cabernet that captures the noble character of this Napa variety with ripe blackberry, blackcurrant, and spiced plum fruits layered with dark cacao and subtle hints of bay laurel and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied, it’s framed by finely textured, pixelated tannins that create a refreshing, crisp, and grippy finish. ~ 93 Decanter

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THE PRODUCER

Q Vineyards

Founded in 2010 by Steve Brady, On Q Wines is a boutique, cult-status winery based in Napa Valley’s prestigious Coombsville sub-appellation. Inspired by Steve’s lifelong passion for both music and wine, the winery’s name reflects the importance of timing and harmony in both art forms.

Today, Steve leads the winery alongside renowned consulting winemaker Julien Fayard—formerly of Château Lafite Rothschild and Quintessa—crafting ultra-premium, small-lot wines that express elegance, power, and a deep sense of place.

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