Today's Wine Review
2022 Marietta Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Game Trail"
Winery: Marietta Cellars
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Game Trail"
Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Yorkville Highlands
State or country: CA
Price: $54
Cases produced: 1,500
KWG Score: 92.7 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92.5)
Review date: April 5, 2026
Wine Review: This very dark garnet colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Marietta Cellars opens with a black currant and black plum bouquet with hints of lavender sachets. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, very smooth, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a black currant and blackberry blend with notes of stone dust and juicy black plum. I also detected hints of cedar, black pepper, and a touch of olive. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and well-managed refined dusty tannins are nicely sustained. I would enjoy this Cabernet Sauvignon in the near term and serve with a filet mignon at your favorite steak restaurant. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: The 2022 Game Trail Cabernet is a svelte, stylish powerhouse. This wine feels like salty sea spray dripping off gnarled cedar boughs: wild and fresh with an innate sense of gravity and grace. A finely textured mouth with plenty of slate and chew brims with kalamata, sage, and peppercorn. Try this with braised greens and Korean short ribs.
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