Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Worth Every Penny?

About this episode

The episode explores the 2022 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon, discussing its qualities and wine tasting etiquette.

A Napa Valley Cabernet that challenged expectations. This week the team explores the 2022 Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, and finds a wine that delivers freshness, balance, and complexity without the overpowering oak and alcohol often associated with big California Cabernets. Along the way, they discuss how oak aging really works, the difference between oak flavor and barrel aging, and why intentional winemaking matters. The conversation also touches on wine tasting etiquette, including the great sip-versus-spit debate from a recent tasting event. Wine: Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon (2022) Producer: Ghost Block Estate Wines Region: Oakville, Napa Valley Price: $80-$100 ABV: 14.5% Subscribe for weekly wine conversations. Ghost Block Website: ⁠https://ghostblockwine.com/⁠ Ghost Block on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ghostblockwine/⁠ Support the show and help keep the wine flowing! Buy us a glass! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Stop Wasting Your Wine

Topics covered

• Napa Valley wine
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• wine tasting etiquette
• oak aging
• intentional winemaking

Keywords

• Ghost Block
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Napa Valley
• wine tasting
• oak aging
• wine complexity
• wine etiquette

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ghost Block Estate Wines

Products: Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Places: Napa Valley, Oakville

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