{"product_id":"continuum-proprietary-red-2022-750ml","title":"Continuum Proprietary Red 2022 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99pts Wilfred Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Continuum Estate Red Wine from the Sage Mountain Vineyard on Pritchard Hill is one of the most iconic wine-growing sites in the world. The 2022 vintage is truly outstanding, as it brings black fruits and aromatic spices to the forefront. Invite some of your favorite wine-loving friends and serve seared Kobe Beef with ponzu and wasabi. (Tasted: March 13, 2025, San Francisco, CA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumed aromas of subtle currants, roses, lavender and sage, following through to a medium body with super-fine tannins that caress the palate and leave it fresh and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intensely expressive nose of rich mulberry and raspberry fruit, lifted by fragrant sagebrush, blue agave, and delicate violet florals. Cocoa-powder tannins frame the medium to full-bodied palate, where the fruit is deeply concentrated yet remarkably weightless. This is a beautifully constructed wine, crafted with precision yet driven by an emotional resonance that lingers with each sip. A blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, and 4% Merlot, aged for 21 months on the lees in 58% new French oak and 3% in concrete amphora. Sourced from Continuum’s Sage Mountain Vineyard on Pritchard Hill, comprising 42 distinct vineyard blocks planted between 400 and 490 metres in elevation. The views are breathtaking, but the wine is genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuum's 2022 Proprietary Red is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, aged 21 months in 58% new French oak. Attention-grabbing cherries lead the way, although there are darker undertones of plum and black olive, plus hints of dried sage, menthol and tobacco. It's medium- to full-bodied and silky in feel, and the tannins are smooth and harmonious but present, lingering easily on the lengthy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Continuum Sage Mountain Vineyard is a vivid, impressive wine. Super-ripe black cherry, mocha, espresso and cloves stain the palate. This is an especially exuberant, flamboyant vintage for Continuum. It's a superb effort for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous burst of blackberry and mulberry fruit leads the way but is quickly caught from behind by cast iron, dried sage and singed mesquite notes. The fruit keeps pace with the grippy back end, and there’s solid energy. Well-done. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 tells a story of subtle drama of the seasons. Aromatically effusive, 2022 Continuum is a seductive wine with an upright and regal core. Elegantly interwoven notes of black plum, black cherry, cacao, forest floor and tobacco leaf mingle with our sage mountain garrigue and volcanic minerality. Energetic and expressive, 2022 Continuum is a harmoniously integrated wine with structural complexity wrapped in a velvet robe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53701015667052,"sku":"991838","price":329.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/continuum-proprietary-red-2021-750ml-324628.jpg?v=1715052465","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/continuum-proprietary-red-2022-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}