2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley92 Points - Wine Advocate. Swirl, sip and taste notes of black currant, a bundle of blackberries, cocoa nibs and even a hint of graham cracker.
Tasting NOTES
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with inviting aromas of bright peppercorn, chocolate raspberry jam, and delicate hints of Spanish moss. On the palate, layers of robust black breakfast tea, marjoram, and fresh thyme create a structured and savory experience. This wine is a versatile companion for bold and flavorful dishes such as Korean bibimbap, savory smoked tofu burgers, or a hearty black bean chili.
"It has pure aromas of Luxardo cherries, milk chocolate, holiday spice and floral perfume. The full-bodied palate offers open, inviting flavors framed by soft, approachable tannins and fresh acidity, and it has a long finish." 92 points -Wine Advocate
The first half of the 2022 growing season in Sonoma was ideal, with plenty of early season rains and moderate temperatures throughout the spring and early summer. As the summer progressed, so did the heat, with multiple heat events intensifying as we progressed towards a multi-day heat spike around Labor Day. Thankfully, our organically farmed vines were prepared for this. With a deep connection to their surroundings through our holistic farming practices, these vines know when to shut down and save their reserves. Ultimately, the 2022 growing season ended with spectacular quality and lower quantity, which will lead to more concentrated reds and fuller bodied whites.
Vineyard NOTES
It was an exceptional vintage across Sonoma, with a slow, cool growing season with plentiful rain. Tracking about a month behind our typical harvest, it was one of the coolest and latest vintages weve seen on Rhinefarm in recent history, with grapes coming into the winery into November. With roughly 150% of our average rainfall, combined with cooler temperatures in both spring and summer, our soil was nourished and canopies grew abundantly. The grapes developed gradually and enjoyed extra ripening time through the slow season.The consistently cool climate created complex, balanced and elegant wines, distinctly highlighting our terroir.
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced primarily from the familys 163+year-old, Rhinefarm Estate Vineyard, located on the southwest slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, just eight miles north of San Pablo Bay. The terrain above 150 ft elevation is dominated by Arrowhead Mountain and features steep, southwest-facing hillsides of shallow, rocky soils of volcanic ash and alluvial wash. Pervasive maritime breezes and long daylight exposure allow fruit to develop intense concentration while retaining vibrant structure. A portion is sourced from slightly warmer, high elevation sites adding weight to the midpalate
Production NOTES
Hand-harvested in the cool morning
Twice daily pump-overs
Indigenous malolactic fermentation and weekly battonage
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Wine Type:
- Red Wine
- Varietal:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Varietal Composition:
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- 88% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 7% Petit Verdot
- 2% Cabernet Franc
- 2% Merlot
- 1% Petit Sirah
- Appellation:
- Sonoma Valley
- Acid:
- TA: 5.3 g/L
- PH:
- pH: 3.74
- Barrel Aging:
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- 18 months
100% French, 50% new
- 18 months
- Alcohol %:
- 14.5%
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