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2022 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Winemaking Notes
This powerful Cabernet Sauvignon from the hillsides of Alexander Valley has aromas of lush red plum and dark berries that dominate the glass, while hints of cassis and milk chocolate play in the background. The dried fig and chewy tannins give this wine a strong backbone, while the 18 months of barrel aging have softened this bold wine just enough to enjoy now with a cheese and charcuterie board, filet mignon with grilled vegetables or a dark chocolate mousse. Drink over the next 5 to 7 years.
Production Notes
The 2022 vintage was dry and mild. Rain from the previous winter was light, and the new year was warm and dry with daytime highs up to 70°F in early spring. After a few light sprinkles in the late spring and early summer, the temperature climbed into the triple digits a few days in June, but the season was mild overall, with most summer days peaking around 85-90°F. The balance of moderately high daytime temperatures and cool evenings yielded ideal flavor concentration and mild acidity. Due to the dry and
seasonable weather, harvest came expectedly earlier than previous vintages, with the first Alexander Valley Cabernet lots picked on September 3rd.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Acid
0.60g/100mL
pH
3.57
Aging
18 months in 100% French oak barrels, 50% new
Alcohol %
14.5
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