92pts Wine Enthusiast

Great balance, nervy acidity and firm tannins bode well for lots of enjoyment after this wine has matured. Classic Cabernet flavors of black cherries, black olives and dried herbs are delicious on a lively, grippy texture. Best from 2028-2038. Jim Gordon

92pts Wine Spectator

Juicy, with a light bramble edge amid the core of dark currant and blackberry paste flavors. Shows nice licorice and apple wood accents that fill in through the finish. Solid. Drink now through 2034. 1,000 cases made.

Winemaker's Notes

The 2021 growing season at our Oak Knoll vineyard was one of the driest on record, yet rainfall in late winter and early spring helped build good soil moisture. Budbreak was late and staved off the risk of frost, and consistently warm, dry summer weather led to modestly sized canopies and lower than average per-vine yields. Cluster sizes and berry weights were therefore small, which translated into very concentrated color and flavors when we hand-harvested our Cabernet Sauvignon in the very early morning hours of September 30th.

Blend : 86 Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 Petit Verdot, 3 Cabernet Franc, 0.5 Malbec, 0.5 Merlot