Cabernet Sauvignon
2022

Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa Ynez Valley

The prominent event of vintage 2022 was an unprecedented heat wave that occurred September 1-8, with temperatures reaching 106 degrees. Industry wide, we have referred to this anomaly as the “heat dome.” As harvest progressed, we experienced a bit of rain, lightning, and humidity pressure from Hurricane Kay mid-September. Mother Nature dealt us a surprising number of challenging weather circumstances, but overall 2022 delivered beautifully balanced, light-bodied wines.

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Tasting Notes

Upon opening, aromas of espresso and cassis fill the nose. On the palate, this is a lighter-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with accents of red plum, graphite, and black olive. Its earthy and bright with nuance of cranberry and black pepper, finishing with French oak on the long finish.

Wine Data

Origin: Central Coast, California
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Acid: 6.22 g/L – pH: 3.72
Composition: 18 months in French oak, 60% new

The grapes for our 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon were sourced from our La Cuesta vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. The combination of full sun exposure, low rainfall, long growing season, and porous soils makes the Santa Ynez Valley a great site for all the Bordeaux varieties. The grapes were hand-harvested from September 8 – October 23, 2022 and sorted in open top fermenters, then pressed off to barrel for secondary fermentation. It was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new) before final blending and bottling on June 7, 2024.