Band of Vintners 'Consortium' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California

When seven wine industry insiders set out to craft a single Cabernet that could deliver Napa pedigree without the Napa price, the result was nothing short of stunning. The 2022 Band of Vintners 'Consortium' Cabernet Sauvignon is a bold, expressive red that combines serious structure with irresistible charm. Built by passion, refined by experience, and priced to overdeliver, it’s a wine that punches far above its weight, vibrant, layered, and made to impress from first sip to final swirl.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Colour: Red
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• Winemaking Team: Evyn Cameron, Britt Richards, Desmond 'Des' Echavarrie, and the Band of Vintners collective

Sensory Description:

The 2022 vintage opens with lifted aromatics of black cherry, plum, and wild berry compote, followed by a cascade of warm spice, cocoa, and hints of cola. On the palate, it’s dark-fruited and deeply concentrated, with flavors of juicy cassis, sweet tobacco, clove, and Madagascar vanilla gliding across polished tannins. The texture is plush yet structured, with a long, balanced finish that invites sip after sip, and maybe even a second bottle.

Awards & Accolades:

• 94 Points – Wine Enthusiast
  “Lifted aromatics and unctuous flavors of juicy cherries, plums, and mixed berries entwined with well-integrated spices, cocoa, and an intriguing hint of cola. Distinctive. Mouthwatering. Impressively over-delivers for the price.”

Winemaker's Background:

Formed in 2014 by seven friends and colleagues in the wine trade, Band of Vintners is rooted in collaboration and a shared vision for quality and accessibility. Originally brought together through a tasting group led by acclaimed winemaker Dan Petroski, the team includes winemakers Evyn Cameron and Britt Richards, along with Master Sommelier Desmond Echavarrie. Drawing from experience at Napa luminaries like Chappellet and Peter Michael, and fueled by a belief in sustainable, transparent winemaking, this collective has turned their simple idea into a Napa Valley essential, one stunning wine that speaks to both expertise and affordability.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 60–65°F to unlock its full depth and structure. This Cabernet is a knockout with grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb chops, portobello mushroom burgers, or a classic aged cheddar. Its approachability also makes it perfect for casual dinner parties or late-night conversations over a well-set table.

The 2022 Band of Vintners 'Consortium' Cabernet Sauvignon is proof that great wine doesn’t have to come with a luxury label or a lofty price tag. It’s an insider’s secret made for sharing, a Napa Cabernet that’s as generous in flavor as it is in spirit.