Big bottles are the perfect way to enjoy this wine!
In the late 1960s we bottled a few cases of Cabernet Sauvignon for friends and family. That homemade wine became the inspiration for our estate winery, Alexander Valley Vineyards. Decades later both our winery and our iconic valley are known as the home of world class Cabernet Sauvignon.
2022 kicked off with a lack of rain from the ongoing drought, followed by a warm spring, and early summer. Relatively mild summer temperatures allowed the grapes to mature evenly, although yields were a bit lighter than in prior vintages. Much like 2021, harvest began on September 7th, but ended on October 20th, 2022’s longer hang time allowed the fruit to develop rich flavors while maintaining balanced acidity. The wine was aged for 14 months in 25% new French and American oak barrels.
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is easily recognizable as classic Alexander Valley with medium body, bright berry flavors and smooth, structured tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall blended in Malbec and Petit Verdot for color, Merlot for a hint of structured dark fruit, and a touch of Cabernet Franc for aromatics.
This is an elegant wine with earthy aromas of cassis, anise, chocolate and plum. In the glass there are bright flavors of cherry, cassis, chocolate and plum. The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a structured wine with firm tannins and a chewy finish that evolves with each sip.
Accolades:
2022: 92 points - James Suckling
2022: Gold Medal - San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo 2025 International Wine Competition
2022: Gold Medal - Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
