Joel Gott Blend No. 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The 2022 Blend No. 815 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black cherries and toasted graham cracker with notes of sweet cedar. On the palate, the wine opens with ripe fruit flavors, followed by velvety tannins on the mid-palate and notes of nutmeg on the long, textured finish.

Decanter: 93
This ‘815’ California Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) was aged in 35% new American oak for up to 16 months. A snapshot of California from vintners Joel and Sarah Gott, the grapes are sourced from select sites in the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lake County, Mendocino, Lodi, and Central Coast appellations. Sampled in a mini-vertical in October 2024, the 2022 vintage was tasted after the 2018, 2019, and 2021 vintages, showcasing absolute consistency in style and ageability in these value-priced Cabernets from the Gotts. While these wines are not intended for long-term ageing, if you happen to forget a few bottles and they re-emerge after 4-5 years, you’ll be in luck—they will still be in fine shape. The 2022 vintage is very ripe, with youthful blackberry, blueberry, and plum fruits complemented by sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, with plump tannins framing juicy, succulent red berry fruits and a hint of cola that emerges on the chalky mineral finish. Pairing this red with burgers is a must, but it also has the acidic verve to hold up to spicy dishes. It delivers a dry, balanced finish with just 1.5 g/L of residual sugar and a pH of 3.69.

Decanter: 93

This ‘815’ California Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) was aged in 35% new American oak for up to 16 months. A snapshot of California from vintners Joel and Sarah Gott, the grapes are sourced from select sites in the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Lake County, Mendocino, Lodi, and Central Coast appellations. Sampled in a mini-vertical in October 2024, the 2022 vintage was tasted after the 2018, 2019, and 2021 vintages, showcasing absolute consistency in style and ageability in these value-priced Cabernets from the Gotts. While these wines are not intended for long-term ageing, if you happen to forget a few bottles and they re-emerge after 4-5 years, you’ll be in luck—they will still be in fine shape. The 2022 vintage is very ripe, with youthful blackberry, blueberry, and plum fruits complemented by sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, with plump tannins framing juicy, succulent red berry fruits and a hint of cola that emerges on the chalky mineral finish. Pairing this red with burgers is a must, but it also has the acidic verve to hold up to spicy dishes. It delivers a dry, balanced finish with just 1.5 g/L of residual sugar and a pH of 3.69.

Wine Enthusiast: 90
This special bottling is Joel Gott’s tribute to his first-born daughter. The wine is fresh, with wild red berries, plum, cassis, bright citrus, toasty vanilla, sandalwood, and notes of soy. On the palate, black strawberry, dark plum, rhubarb, cinnamon, and spearmint lead to a dry finish. Best Buy.

James Suckling: 90
Aromas of blackberries, plums, cassis, cedar and light spices. The palate is full-bodied with rounded tannins and balanced acidity, showing dark fruit, cocoa and a touch of earth. Straightforward, fresh and easy to enjoy. Drink now.