Critical Acclaim
94 points – James Suckling
92 points – Vinous
"So pure, fruity and appealing due to the ripe, welcoming flavors and fine-grained texture that's soothing on the palate. Black cherries, blackberries, dried blueberries and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, rich in velvety tannins, leading to a lingering finish. Drink now or hold." —James Suckling
"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Knights Valley) delivers a potent, powerful array of crème de cassis, tobacco leaf, sage, cedar and crushed rocks, soaking into the palate with real confidence. The addition of 6% Petit Verdot can be felt in the wine’s chalky, upright structure. While approachable today, the 2022 will likely benefit from some time in the cellar." —Vinous
Anakota was founded by the Jackson family with acclaimed vigneron Pierre Seillan, whose fascination with the rugged terrain of Knights Valley led him to this remote stretch of Sonoma County near Mount St. Helena. Seillan developed Anakota around small vineyard parcels shaped by the land’s shifting contours and geology. Anakota’s wines have become some of California’s most sought-after mountain Cabernets, while the Knights Valley bottling offers an earlier-drinking window into the estate’s character and style.
The 2022 Anakota Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines fruit from several high elevation vineyard sites, creating a wine that balances richness with energy and structure. A small amount of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot adds floral lift and a firm frame beneath the blackberry, black cherry, cocoa, and espresso flavors. This is the kind of Cabernet that shines with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or rosemary lamb chops.
At $46.99, this is the lowest price currently available online for a Cabernet from one of Knights Valley’s most respected producers! With 94 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Vinous, the 2022 vintage delivers serious value for collectors and everyday Cabernet drinkers alike. The combination of mountain fruit, polished texture, and cellar potential makes this an easy bottle to revisit over the next several years, so order now!
Was: $59.49
Now: $46.99 (lowest price online!)
