The 2022 Philip Togni Vineyard Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully classical and finely structured Napa Cabernet from one of California’s most revered traditional estates. Produced high on Spring Mountain from the same organically farmed estate vineyards as the flagship Philip Togni Cabernet, Tanbark Hill is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on slightly richer soils that yield a more approachable and expressive style in youth. The wine receives the same meticulous élevage as the grand vin — around 20 months in French oak — but is designed to offer earlier accessibility while still carrying the hallmark mountain freshness, restraint and longevity of the Togni style.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with vibrant acidity, polished tannins and exceptional balance. Layers of black cherry, cassis and plum unfold alongside sage, cedar, graphite and tobacco notes, finishing long, savoury and beautifully persistent with remarkable energy and finesse. The cooler Spring Mountain terroir gives the wine freshness and mineral tension rarely found in modern Napa Cabernet, while critics have praised the 2022 vintage for its purity, elegance and ageing potential. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate described it as "more robust than prior vintages," highlighting its velvety texture, vibrant fruit and capacity to age for at least two decades.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Philip Togni Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon is a superb mountain Napa Cabernet — refined, mineral and beautifully classical with outstanding freshness and structure. Perfect with ribeye, roast lamb, mushroom dishes, venison or aged hard cheeses. Decant if drinking young or cellar comfortably through 2042+.
