Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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America / Sonoma County
Fruit for Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from estate vineyards in the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys, as well as from exceptional growers in Sonoma County’s other premier appellations, including Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine. All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. The fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 20% new. The wines are kept 15 months in barrel before final blending.
Harvest Note
The 2022 growing season started with early spring rains followed by ideal weather through late summer. Harvest began on August 15 with white and early ripening red varieties showing bright acidity and mouth-watering freshness. In September a period of triple digit heat over several days pushed maturity on the vines, until a few days of rain provided a refreshing break and gave the later-ripening fruit some extra hang time to develop color, remarkable aromatics and exquisite flavors.
Tasting Note
Rich fruit flavors of black cherry, marionberry and plum preserves complement savory notes of dried sage, black olive and cocoa nibs in this expressive Cabernet. The concentrated flavors and bright acidity are balanced by integrated, soft tannins for a long, smooth finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
ABV: 14.80%
AGING: 15 Months, French Oak 20% New
Unique Selling Points
- A rich, full-bodied California Cabernet
- Matured for 15 months in oak barrels for a complex flavor
"I've created a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with good structure and rich, dark fruit flavors that linger on the palate."
Chris Louton, Winemaker
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
