Tasting Notes: "This elegant Cabernet delivers bright aromas of black plum, roasted cherry, roasted meats, and violets on the nose. The palate displays plush tannin, vibrant acid, and flavors of dark berries, chopped herbs, tobacco, and licorice through a long and silky finish. 92 points" — Tom R. Capo, Wine Enthusiast

Vineyards: The Vintage Select combines lots from multiple vineyards to give the truest expression of the character of each vintage in Sonoma County. The Cabernet for the 2022 edition of this wine was sourced from our Estate Vineyard (50%) and Gradek Ranch (50%) in Dry Creek Valley. Each offers a different soil type, micro-climate and or aspect which contributes to the complexity of the final blend.

Vintage: The 2022 growing season in Sonoma County began with a late spring and mild summer, fostering optimal conditions for early-ripening varieties. However, an unprecedented heatwave in early September challenged late-ripening grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, necessitating vigilant vineyard management to maintain fruit integrity. In Dry Creek Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on September 13th (Vinegrove) and September 25th (Gradek Ranch) at 25 degrees Brix and 3.5 pH, yielding wines with rich dark flavors, balanced acidity, and a full-bodied structure.

Winemaking: The grapes were de-stemmed into small open-top tanks for a long cold soak to encourage development of color before fermentation began spontaneously with wild yeast. Fermentation continued without the addition of any chemicals or enzymes, aided only by the heat of the sun and gravity-fed "pump-overs" once per day. After pressing the wine went intoa mix of French oak barrriques and larger format puncheons – 25% of which were new – aged for 24 months.