Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve Red Blend 2022 - 750ml

94pts James Suckling

So structured, spicy and full, with generous fruit flavors and energizing tannins. It's a Bordeaux-style red blend that in this vintage contains ample amounts of malbec and petit verdot that provide extra structural spine and a nutty, toasty character. It lead with 65% cabernet sauvignon and also has lesser amounts of merlot and cabernet franc. Aged in 60% new French oak. Drink now or hold.

Winemaker Notes

The 2022 Tapestry Reserve presents a bold and expressive Bordeaux-style red blend, marked by its deep, intense character and elevated structure. Layers of dark fruit—blackberry, plum, and cassis—form the core of the palate, framed by heady aromatics and a generous use of new oak that imparts subtle notes of warm baking spices, toast, and a touch of nuttiness. The inclusion of more Malbec and Petit Verdot in this vintage adds both color intensity and a structural backbone, enhancing the wine’s age-worthiness while lending a more serious, focused profile. There's a distinct lift of acidity that keeps the wine vibrant and food-friendly, balancing the rich fruit and powerful tannins. Underlying it all is a clear sense of place, with an unmistakable earthy depth of Rutherford dust intertwined with the tension and energy of mountain fruit. The result is a dry, full-bodied red with compelling spice, polished structure, and a long, energetic finish. 

This Bordeaux blend pairs beautifully with hearty, flavorful dishes like grilled ribeye steaks, roast leg of lamb, braised short ribs, and Porcini mushroom risotto. 

Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot & 5% Cabernet Franc

Vineyard Notes

Since its inception in 1990, our Tapestry Reserve has always been a tribute to our French heritage and a nod to the classic Bordeaux blends and Clarets that are world-renowned. We always source from a selection of specific vineyard blocks of top-quality grapes that give Tapestry the combined attributes of terroir expression and a round, approachable tannin structure. Roughly half of the Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the famous western benchland of the Rutherford American Viticultural Area (AVA) and the balance from the Calistoga, Oakville, and St Helena AVAs. The Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec are sourced exclusively from our estate vineyards in Rutherford. Two styles of Cabernet Franc lend complexity and intrigue: one from cooler Sonoma Valley providing fresh acidity and a slight herbal character; the other from warmer Calistoga adding ripe and expressive red fruit notes.

Winery Notes

For more than 100 years, Beaulieu Vineyard has been setting the standard for rich, classic Napa Valley wines. Our legacy honors the marriage between state-of-the-art technology and gentle, traditional winemaking methods, a combination that enhances the expression of our remarkable vineyard terroir. From Calistoga in the north, to Carneros in the south, our Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley wines reflect this region's diverse terroir with classic varietal character.