2022 Acuity
Cabernet Sauvignon
acuity ~ keenness of vision or insight
An enjoyable roller coaster of a nose with even an underlying layer of oak spice and barrel vanillin that is quite attractive. On the palate, the mouth surrounds with more wild berries, plums, a hint of graphite and a mouthwatering acidity.
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Item Ships: Oct 6, 2025
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Harvest Date
10/4/2022
Aging
22 months in 100% New French Oak
Bottling Date
7/29/2024
Alcohol %
15.4
Wine Profile
Vintage Notes
The 2022 grape harvest in Rutherford AVA was marked by extremes. A mild early season gave way to a severe September heatwave, prompting an early pick for many red varietals. Mid-September rains briefly halted harvest, but cooler October weather allowed remaining grapes to mature fully. Rutherford’s unique soils and conditions yielded Cabernet with deep color, structured tannins, and that signature “Rutherford dust” minerality. The vintage stands out for its vivid fruit, crisp acidity, and elegant balance.
Production Notes
115 Cases Produced
Winemaker Notes
"This is quite an exciting wine with a brilliant ruby red core and garnet rim. The aromatics are quite vibrant and dominated by fresh red fruits including ripe cherries, raspberries, red currants and even a subtle touch of dried herbs. Upon each swirl of the glass, Acuity is an enjoyable roller coaster of a nose with even an underlying layer of oak spice and barrel vanillin that is quite attractive. On the palate, the mouth surrounds with more wild berries, plums, a hint of graphite and a mouthwatering acidity.
Aged in 60% new French Oak for 22 months, this is a lively, fruit forward wine with a stamp of freshness and enduring elegance. I believe cellared correctly, this will be a 15-year wine in the cellar and perhaps even longer.
Bottled unfiltered and unfined, just 115 cases were produced.
" ~ Kirk Venge
Other Notes
93 Points - Decanter Magazine - 2/2025: "The ‘Acuity’ bottling is sourced primarily from Star Vineyard in Rutherford, including a block planted by David Abreu. This wine is rich and red-toned, offering brambly fruit aromas that leap from the glass, complemented by cedarwood spices. The crisp tannins are nicely interwoven, adding structure and balance, while warm spice notes and a cool mineral character carry through to the long, refined finish. Three friends from Ohio own this label—Ed Kuchar, Tony Granata, and Leary Cox. Winemaker Kirk Venge began making the wines in 2021, bringing his expertise to craft a layered and expressive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon."
Drink 2025-2033
(Tasted by: Jonathan Cristaldi at Calistoga, California, 2 Feb 2025).
https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/usa/california/implicit-cellars-acuity-napa-valley-rutherford-2022-95609