Coming out of one of the wettest winters on record, 2022 saw three very dry spring months leading to an early bud break. All the water we accumulated in the winter allowed the vines to coast through a warmer than usual summer without showing any signs of being overstressed allowing for fairly long hang times and a large yield of very ripe fruit at harvest. 

A blending of our estate cabernet vineyards with smaller parts from our Beckstoffer farmed sites creates a bright and balanced cabernet. An enticing mix of sweet oak, spice and dark berry fruit are immediately apparent on the nose. A full but balanced mouthfeel and elegant finish with soft tannins make this a great offering to enjoy in it’s youthful years while maintaining enough structure to drink elegantly over the course of the next 12-14 years. 

Praise for the 2021 Vintage

Decanter.com, May 2024
Rating: 92
Grapes are sourced from Haymaker, off Ink Grade Road at the base of Howell Mountain, and Cloudy's Vineyard in Dutch Henry Canyon, with Merlot from Sugarloaf and Malbec from the Destin Vineyard owned by Eleven Eleven Estate. Lovely and lifted aromatics of black cherry, cassis, and spring flowers with heady, toasty cedarwood notes. Full-bodied with fine-grained, powerful tannins and terrific mid-palate depth with a long, sweet spice finish. - Jonathan Cristaldi

Consulting Winemaker and Viticulturalist: Kirk Venge
Proprietors: The Janzen Family

Click here to download the 2022 Janzen Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes.