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Wine Profile

Production Notes

Varietal Composition: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Merlot

Winemaker Notes

With each sip of this Cabernet Sauvignon, you’re drawn into a rich, layered experience that unfolds like a late-night conversation among friends. The vibrant bouquet of blackberry and raspberry compote invites you in, while the interplay of black currant, bittersweet chocolate and sweet oak on the palate bring warmth and depth. A lively tension between bright acidity and firm tannins evokes the rugged beauty of Paso Robles, offering a genuine connection from earth to table.

Production

The 2022 growing season began with near-normal rainfall in January, with below-average precipitation the remainder of the season. The continued drought conditions led to an early budbreak, followed by a cool and windy spring that led to a lighter fruit set. Summer provided ideal ripening conditions with average temperatures in the 90s throughout August. A well-predicted September heat event was mitigated by proactive irrigation and an atypical harvest rain that cooled the vines and soils. The resulting Bordeaux-varietal wines are showing beautiful varietal character, depth and finesse, with the small berries providing excellent color, concentration and structure.