Winemaker Notes
Sourced from vineyards across Paso Robles, this Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the region’s diversity of terroir. Deep purple with a youthful garnet rim, it opens with aromas of plum, blackberry, and pomegranate layered with notes of tobacco leaf, cedar, and warm oak spice. The palate is expressive and layered, with ripe mulberry and huckleberry unfolding into dark cherry and sweet berry, accented by hints of sage and baking spice. A smooth, full-bodied texture is lifted by lively acidity, leading to a generous, structured finish.
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 4% Petite Sirah, 3% Ruby Cabernet
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
The inaugural wine in this brand's series, this bottling is one of the better ones in their lineup, starting with aromas of bright cherry, forest floor and baking spice on the nose. The palate's polished tannins wrap around flashy flavors of strawberry, pepper and thyme.
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James Suckling
Cedar humidor and licorice root are embraced by bruised black cherries, currants, hoisin sauce and a dusting of cocoa powder. Tea-like tannins remain sticky through the supple, toasty finish. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is expressive in the glass, with a mix of savory herbs, stone dust, spice and citrus peels forming its bouquet. It’s sleek with a balanced inner sweetness, radiant black fruits that flow under an air of lavender pastille. Silky tannins frame the finish, as hints of tart raspberry pinch at the cheeks.
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.