Lot 419 | 2022 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 419
2022 Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

750ml

$135+/bottle under the original label

Lot 419 is a 100% dry-farmed, hand-picked Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from a blue-chip producer. If you could secure this highly-allocated wine direct from the winery, it’d run you $1,620+/case.

Opening with cassis, eucalyptus, red fruits, and crushed florals haloed by vanilla blossoms and caramel, the entry is terroir-driven with leather and excellently delineated fruit from the nose backed by barrel-influenced spice amongst perfectly integrated tannins framed by deftly balanced acidity - the structure here is undeniable with incredible concentration. The finish is long, resonating with red fruits and spice shifting to a violet and vanilla umami that carries on and on over delicate red berries. Under proper cellar conditions, this wine has the spine to age gracefully for decades to come, however, once through bottle shock in a few months, a healthy decant will still reward the impatient amongst us.


15.5% alc

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Everything is here

"Still a baby, and a little shocky, but this one is going to be great. Great nose, long finish, but currently a little thin on mid palate, which I expect to correct with a little age."

— Brian K. (5/5)

Smooth and silky, shapely, s**y

"This luscious bottle has all the earmarks of a $250 Cabernet: beautiful river of cassis, ripe plums, some blackberry hint and fine tannins with a mineral bed. It is an incredibly luxurious wine that drinks well solo as well as with a ribeye, a rack of lamb, or a boar ragout. Absolutely a tempting siren."

— Nelson P. (5/5)

Not ready to try

"This being a great 2022 Cab, I haven’t actually tried it yet. I know from my history with De Negoce purchases, it will be a great one. But two years in the bottle, is not long enough."

— Michael S. (5/5)

Moon Shine

"This is one of the better Moon Mountain picks, and one of my wife and I's favorite locations. The wine is concentrated, and opens in the glass very quickly with hints of dark fruit, cherry and cassis. The taste is classic, rich cabernet with strong but refined tannins and a long finish. Very, very satisfying and punches way above its weight."

— Eric J. (5/5)

Moon Mountain cab

"I love this full body wine, and I will re-order again!"

— Char M. (5/5)

Wow. So surprised at this flavor!

"When I first received this order of Moon Mountain cab, I really didn’t expect much. But then the flavor, that taste, the fullness, the body, the succulent ending at the taste. I was so wowed by this wine, I ordered it again or I could still get it. As good as a cab as you can get."

— Ron D. (4/5)

Real Deal

"This one is a steal. Smooth as silk. Only purchased a few, but will undoubtedly be adding a few more bottles in my next order."

— Jonathan B. (5/5)

I enjoy the wines from Moon Mountain!

"I truly enjoyed both of the Moon Mountain wines I have purchased from deNegoce. The 2021 bottle 357 was my first and is still probably my favorite but 419 is wonderful too. This bottle, more than 357 needed time to open up. By the second glass I knew this was another great wine. I have no issue recommending this wine. Decant if you want it to open sooner but either way, you will enjoy it!"

— Timothy M. (4/5)

Lot 419 Moon MT “22 Cab

"Decanted for an hour Earthy well balanced excellent with my steak. Received 2 weeks ago via Future buy . . . Will buy more"

— Larry C. (5/5)

Great Bottle!

"Great bottle especially for the price! Recommend."

— Christy L. (5/5)

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