Marciano Estate Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena Napa Valley 2022

This wine embodies the power and purity of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape combined with the exceptionally maturing vineyards of Marciano Estate. Hand-picked at night to keep the fruit chilled, then gently hand-sorted, fermented, barrel-aged in French oak, and bottled unfined-unfiltered.

This 2022 vintage presents itself in the glass with a deep shiny claret center progressing to a cardinal red rim suggesting both depth and vibrancy. On the nose, the wine displays the aroma of baked apple pie, clove, cedar, dried flower petals, cocoa powder and honey. The palate opens with a velvety soft and silky mouth feel, supported by soft and fine tannins evolving into lingering notes of violet candy, medjool date and a hint of lime zest.

Very approachable wine upon release with 2-3 hours of decanting. Cellaring this wine 3-5 years will be beneficial and can effortlessly age 30+ years.