Winemaker Notes
After fermentation and pressing, our 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon ages gracefully ina thoughtfully selected blend of French and American oak. From its deep, darkhues to its robust flavors of black cherry, cassis and ripe plum, each sip unfoldslayers of complexity revealing the diverse terroir of our four distinct vineyards.Enticing aromas of cedar, baking spice and tobacco beckon from the glass,leading to a rich, spicy mid-palate with soft, long-lasting leathery tannins. Thewine has a long, round and smooth finish with a lasting impression.
Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Lush blackberry jam, toasted oak and light caramel aromas converge on the nose of this bottling. Ample fruit flavors of blackberry and strawberry on the palate are warmed up by licorice and light herbs.
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.