Heir Apparent’s 2022 Napa Valley Proprietary Red pulls into focus immediately, with a level of precision you don’t often come across at this level. That clarity traces back to Dwight Bonewell, whose steady hand in the cellar allows the wine to build depth without ever losing its shape. You can feel that intention from the first glass. That sense of control begins with the blend. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are sourced from Rutherford and Calistoga, each site bringing something essential. Rutherford anchors the wine with structure and depth, while Calistoga lifts it with energy and openness. Together, they create a wine that feels cohesive from the ground up, not pieced together, but fully resolved.  In the glass, everything follows through. The texture is what stands out first, tannins present but refined, guiding rather than holding back. The fruit unfolds in steady, deliberate layers, giving the wine both movement and depth. It’s drinking beautifully right now, complete and expressive, yet there’s a clear foundation underneath it all that points to even more ahead.