2022 OLD VINES
NEW RELEASE
In Stock
Tasting Notes
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot.
The 2022 Old Vines opens with layered aromas of ripe blackberry and rich chocolate notes, while delicate anise and dried herbs add sophisticated complexity to the bouquet. The palate delivers impressive concentration, showcasing intense black cherry fruit and notes of cacao and vanilla that add depth and nuance. The texture strikes an elegant balance, with supple tannins providing structure and a remarkably persistent finish that continues to evolve in the glass.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard Designation
Ciel du Cheval, Klipsun, Quintessence
Aging
82% new French oak 18% used French oak. 21 months in barrel
Alcohol %
14.80
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Old Vines cabernet sauvignon honors two of the oldest and most well-respected vineyards in the state, with the addition of some of our oldest vines at Quintessence vineyard. Cabernet sauvignon planted in 1998 at Ciel du Cheval on Red Mountain provides mouth-filling flavors of complex, sweet fruit, and spice. Cabernet sauvignon from Klipsun contributes intense dark fruit with lifted aromatics and brings substantial weight and volume to the palate. The old, gnarled vines from these blocks are more self-regulating in the vineyard, offering lighter crops, smaller berries and extremely concentrated aromatics and flavors. The fruit from Quintessence adds depth and dimension to the finished wine. Our job in the cellar is to find the fulcrum of extraction to celebrate these magnificent qualities and avoid pushing too far which can lead to a wine that is unapproachable and hard. Once fermentation was complete the wine was lightly pressed to barrel where it aged for 21 months in 82% new French oak.
