2022
Cabernet Sauvignon
Royal Slope
$45.00 Retail
$38.25 Member
Bold and expressive, our 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon bursts with blackberry, black currant, and plum, layered with black tea and baking spice. Rich and full-bodied, it features sweet tannins and a vibrant raspberry ganache finishan exceptional vintage crafted for discovery.
- BLEND
- 75% Cabernet Sauvignon
17% Merlot
5% Cabernet Franc
3% Malbec - APPELLATION
- Royal Slope
- VINEYARD
- VINTAGE NOTES
- The 2022 growing season started with a wet, cold winter, leading to increased soil moisture. A spring blizzard from April 11 to 14 damaged buds and delayed bud break by two to three weeks. However, the cool, moist conditions and a light 2021 crop resulted in a fruitful season. Summer temperatures
soared in late June and remained above average in July and August, and October's warmer temperatures led to an outstanding finish. This vintage is anticipated to be exceptional, particularly for high-end red wines. - WINEMAKING NOTES
- Grapes were hand-harvested in late October 2022 during cool nights and mornings to maintain acidity and freshness. After sorting and destemming, clusters underwent partial crush for improved color and flavor extraction. The wine aged for 18 months in 48% new French oak barrels, featuring a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.
- TASTING NOTES
- This vintage features rich aromas of blackberry, black currant, and plum, with hints of floral black tea. It reveals deeper notes of black fruit and fig, complemented by baking spice. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied experience with sweet tannins and a mix of red and black fruit, culminating in a vibrant finish with a hint of raspberry ganache.
- ALCOHOL
- 14.3%