Valravn
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
BLEND |90% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and Syrah
VINEYARDS | The grapes hail from four sub-AVAs of Sonoma County - Knight’s Valley (40%), Moon Mountian (20%), Alexander Valley (20%) and Chalk Hill (20%). Combining varietals, elevations, aspects, climates, and soil types allows us to blend the components for a seamless composition..
WINEMAKING |In the cellar, hand-harvested and hand-sorted grapes undergo an extended cold soak followed by primary fermentation in stainless steel. Following primary fermentation, the wine is racked to French oak barrels (new, second-use, and neutral) for malolactic conversion and 16 months of aging. The barrel regimen is approximately 25% new oak, including Atelier, Sylvain, Taransaud, and Seguin Moreau cooperages.
PRESS | 92 WE
“Lively aromas of dusty cherry, licorice and black pepper mingle on the nose of this decadent wine. The palate brings richly textured black cherry, cocoa and anise flavors that evolve for about a minute across the finish. Loving the value here.”
PRESS | 91 VIN
“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) might very well be the single greatest Cabernet Sauvignon from California in its price range. Savory and mineral Sonoma notes run through a core of purplish fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, chocolate and dried flowers.”
TASTING NOTES |The wine showcases rich layers of dark blue and black fruits, creating a complex blend of savory and sweet flavors. There is an ever-so-subtle bittersweetness reminiscent of amaro, along with a slightly ferrous quality and hints of graphite. These elements complement the opulent fruit - think late-season blackberries - adding complexity, structure, and length to the wine.
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