The 2022 Odette Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterclass in tension and poise, beautifully capturing the signature elegance of the Stags Leap District despite the intense heat of the vintage. It opens with an expressive, almost flamboyant bouquet where brooding blackberry compote, black cherry, and blueberry pancake notes are accented by exotics like violet incense, licorice snap, and a distinct streak of graphite minerality.

On the palate, the wine balances its full-bodied, generous frame with a remarkably bright, mouthwatering acidity. Layers of blood plum, juicy raspberry, and dark cocoa glide over svelte, ultra-polished tannins, while subtle savory undercurrents of olive tapenade and cedar add a brilliant structural depth. Harmonious and light on its feet, it finishes with a lingering, silky persistence, offering an approachable yet highly sophisticated expression of classic Stags Leap terroir.