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Pine Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022
Price: $65.99
| Producer | Pine Ridge |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Napa Valley |
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| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Vintage | 2022 |
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| Sku | 01410 |
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Pine Ridge Description
94 Points Tasting Panel
In its youthful iteration, this energetic red ignites the senses with a mineral base and top notes of blackberry, plum skin, and espresso. With an upright structure, notes of violets and Hoisin sauce combine for a recipe of elegant complexity.
92 Points James Suckling
An enticing mélange of baking spices intermingled with the mouth-watering aromas of a cherry
raspberry compote demands a more in-depth sensory experience. Multiple, varied flavors of
cranberry sauce, oven baked shortbread and strawberry jam explode on the palate, culminating
in a sweet, juicy, round mid-palate. The acidic backbone provides focus to the lush texture of the
wine and drives forward toward notes of vanilla and molasses. These meld nicely with aromatics
of fresh blueberries, framed by the soft tannin finish. This wine is very quaffable now and will
benefit from cellaring for the next 10 years. This cabernet and juicy Umami Burger is a perfect
pairing – enjoy!
Producer Notes
Vintage Notes
The 2022 growing season in Napa Valley saw record-breaking weather events, with 80%
of the total rainfall arriving before the new year. This filled vineyard ponds for the first
time in two years but was followed by the driest three months on record, leading to an
early bud break. Despite the dry spell, healthier canopies resulted from earlier rains.
The summer was generally average but slightly warmer than 2021. Harvest started 5 to 7
days earlier than the previous year and was 15% lighter but of exceptional quality. A
Labor Day heat wave accelerated harvest, later cooled by a late September rain event.
Overall, the 2022 harvest was the most condensed in recent memory.
Winemaker Notes
Since our founding in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards has invested in 160 acres of estate
vineyards, 47 of which are in our home appellation, Stags Leap District. The 2022 vintage was harvested from September 1st to November 2nd. The grapes were hand- picked at night, carefully sorted in the vineyard, then brought to the cellar and de-stemmed. This meticulous care taken in the vineyard by our Viticulture Director
Gustavo Aviña and his crew delivered bright, ripe fruit, with substantial mouthfeel and
complexity. Following a cold soak, a high-temperature fermentation occurred to ensure
maximum flavor and color extraction. The wine was racked to 35% new French oak and
15% new American oak barrels and aged for 18 months prior to bottling. 50% was aged
in neutral French Oak to maintain the freshness and elegance of the vintage.
