ACCOLADES
94 Points "A well-polished yet muscular red that balances creaminess with lightly chewy tannins. It's deep in black cherries, blackcurrants, red cherries and hints of black olives. Full-bodied and packed with fine-grained tannins, but still nicely plush in texture. Blended with 7% petit verdot, 5% cabernet franc, 1% malbec and 1% merlot. Drink now or hold."
- Jim Gordon, James Suckling, January 2025
COMPOSITION
ABV 14.5%
Vintage 2022
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Oakville, Napa Valley
Acidity 6.52 g/L
pH 3.66
Residual Sugar 0.33 g/L
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Merlot
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: The fruit for this wine came predominantly from our To Kalon Vineyard, which is located on prime benchland in the Oakville appellation. The well-drained, low-fertility soils and optimal sun exposure here enable the development of rich, complex flavors, and varietal character.
THE VINTAGE: The 2022 growing season was mild, dry, and very pleasant through August. Temperatures surged for a week in August. Our grape-growing and winemaking teams worked nonstop to keep the vines healthy and happy until temperatures cooled. In the cellar, the wine spent 23 days on the skins to heighten varietal character and complexity. Each lot aged for 19 months in French oak barrels (70% new), ensuring seamless integration of fruit, tannins, and oak, before the final blend was determined.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Earthy and floral notes mingle with dark fruit, tapenade, sage, mint, and oak
Flavors: Fresh cassis with clove, sweet tobacco, and a hint of chocolate
Body: Plush in texture with polished tannins and a fresh, juicy character
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