2022 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
“The 2022 Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon beckons with bright notes of ripe raspberry, candied lingonberry, and savory sage. As it unfurls in glass, brambly blackberry and blueberry dominate the stage, supported by sauteed shiitake mushroom, black pepper, and a flash of icy mint. Inviting acidity ushers classic flavors of cassis and plum, folded into svelte tannins layered with damp granite, vanilla, and rich Cadbury chocolate dusted with chai spices.” — Winemaker Andrew Haugen
"This is a fruit-driven, approachable and robust red made from 77% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, 5% petite sirah and 1% cabernet franc. Aromas of red and black fruit with underlying sweet spices, mocha, boysenberries and volcanic earth. The palate is full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Good value. Drink or hold."
- Varietals: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Franc
- Aging: 100% French oak (55% new) for 18 months
- Bottled: May 28, 2024
The backbone of this blend comes from our newest estate vineyard, Oso, which delivers an abundance of rich fruit flavor, color, and tannin, providing the framework and structure to carry this wine. The fruit from Oso is complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon from Solares in St. Helena, Carpy-Conolly and Chaix in Rutherford, Crossroads in Oakville, Odette Estate in the Stags Leap District, Blue Tooth in Oak Knoll, and Merlot from Las Amigas in Carneros. By blending these unique sites, we capture the Napa Valley’s exceptional diversity and reveal the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon in an approachable, elegant style.
Fermentation took place in stainless steel fermenters after a 72-hour cold soak at 55°F. Maceration lasted 8-16 days at a maximum temperature of 94°F. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrel and finished in early winter. The wine was aged in 55% new French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling.
Varietals: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Franc