The ‘22 Cultivist.

Bella Union Cultivist 2022 is a Napa Valley red blend of Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, shaped by skin contact and French oak.

Drinking window

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As Cellared editorial guidance: this drinking window is a calculated cellar recommendation, not a claim about the bottle's documented facts.

Tasting note

The exact Far Niente Wine Estates page identifies the 2022 Bella Union Cultivist from Napa Valley and lists the blend as Merlot 30%, Malbec 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Cabernet Franc 16% and Petit Verdot 4%. It records harvest from September 16 to October 13, 2022, 19 days of skin contact and French-oak-barrel aging with 60% new oak. The page supports a generous red blend with layered fruit, spice and oak structure. The stated harvest and oak details are reference points, not a guarantee of how every bottle will present.

The 2022 vintage

The 2022 page gives the exact harvest period as September 16 through October 13, 2022. It records 19 days of skin contact and French-oak-barrel aging with 60% new oak, while the blend combines Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Those details support a broad Napa Valley red blend with layered structure and a measured finish.

About Bella Union

Bella Union places Cultivist within the Far Niente Wine Estates Napa Valley portfolio. The exact 2022 page identifies the blend percentages, the September 16 to October 13 harvest, 19 days of skin contact and French-oak-barrel aging with 60% new oak.

From the cellar: pair with

Cellared editorial pairing: chef-selected savory course

Cellared editorial pairing: roast duck, braised beef or grilled mushrooms. Their savory richness suits the blend's fruit, spice and oak structure.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: Cellared editorial guidance: serve slightly cool and adjust after the first pour.
Decanting: Cellared editorial guidance: taste first, then decide whether brief air improves the next pour.
Cellar Storage: Cellared editorial guidance: keep the bottle dark, still and cool with stable humidity.

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Frequently Asked

What is the 2022 Cultivist blend?

The exact page lists Merlot 30%, Malbec 27%, Cabernet Sauvignon 23%, Cabernet Franc 16% and Petit Verdot 4%.

How was it made?

The page records a September 16 to October 13, 2022 harvest, 19 days of skin contact and French-oak-barrel aging with 60% new oak.

What should I serve with it?