2022 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Critic Review
Full review to be published in the upcoming August/September issue
This wine incorporates choice fruit from vineyards throughout Napa Valley - from small rugged hillside sites of our partner growers to each of our estate vineyards. By blending these various lots, we create a rich panorama on the palate, a landscape of complexity and character that clearly depicts Napa Valley.
2022 HALL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Our 2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with lifted aromas of dark chocolate, vibrant red fruits, wet stone, and subtle oak notes. Seamless upon entry; with mouthcoating density, the palate is well-structured and carries flavors of dark briary fruits, earth, and mineral. The finish is long and finessed.
Dark Chocolate
Red Fruits
Subtle Oak
Dark Briary Fruits
This wine incorporates choice fruit from vineyards throughout Napa Valley, from our organic estate vineyards to small rugged hillside sites of our partner growers. By blending these various lots, we create a rich panorama on the palate, a landscape of complexity and character that clearly depicts Napa Valley.
| Bottle Size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot |
| Barrel Aging | 22 Months in 45% New French Oak |
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Vineyard | Vineyard Partners |
| Vintage Notes | Ample winter rain, followed by temperate and dry conditions through March gave us a good start to the vintage. The spring and summer months were consistent and warm, resulting in small but healthy canopies and balanced vines. Labor Day came with a curveball from Mother Nature in the form of a prolonged heat wave that accelerated harvest at many of our vineyard sites, followed immediately by much cooler weather and a bit of rain. This refreshing slow-down allowed the remaining grapes to hang a bit longer, yielding beautifully balanced fruit and polished tannin. Overall the 2022 vintage is fresh with pure, concentrated flavors. |
| Vintage | 2022 |
