2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Appellation
Alexander Valley

Vineyard: HANNA’s 2022 Alexander Valley Malbec was grown on our ranch in Alexander Valley. Below Hoot Owl Creek this bench land is planted on Clough Series gravelly loam soil. Above Hoot Owl it’s planted on Laughlin Series Sandy Loam. These low vigor soils are only two feet deep. The vineyard is planted to 45 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 acres of Malbec and just over half-acre of Saint Macaire.  The Cabernet is planted to clones 7, 2, and 6.

Alexander Valley 2022: October 2021 brought an atmospheric river event that recharged the soil profile. The next growing season, this led to an even bug break, strong early growth, and a moderate crop. A Goldilocks summer, until Labor Day that is, resulted in even ripening and an early start to harvest.  The slop steepened dramatically over Labor Day, with days of high heat pushing sugar accumulation. The grapes for this blend were picked from September 16, 2022, at an average of 25.4°.

Winemaking: We hand-harvested in the cool hours from midnight to sunrise. The grapes were hand-sorted, destemmed and partially crushed to stainless steel fermentation tanks. Pressing was done to taste, based on daily tastings of the wines after pumpover, with an average of seven days skin contact. The newly pressed wines were racked to tank and allowed to settle before barreling.  The wine was racked three times in its first year and once in its second year. Aging was in 44% new, 11% new and 22% 4month old 60-gallon barrels from Colbert, Nadalie, Bossuet and Remond.

Reserve Status: We regularly taste through our lots of Bordeaux reds. Exceptional lots and barrels are designated as potential blending components for our Reserve wines; criteria are intensity of fruit, complexity, suppleness, color, and potential for longevity.  

Tasting Notes: Our 2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a richly textured and savory wine, exuding aromas of black olive, ripe plum, and thyme. On the palate, it reveals lush black cherry, juicy plum, and hints of butterscotch. Elegant yet powerful, this Cabernet showcases the depth and complexity of Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

Variety:78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 9% Saint Macaire

Vineyard Locations: 
HANNA Cab blocks 13,5 and 33, Malbec block 34 and Saint Macaire Block 32 in Alexander Valley

Age of vines: Up to 32 years

 

Alcohol 15.1%
pH 3.77
Titratable Acidity (TA) 0.55 g/100mL
Residual Sugar 0.07%

Harvest Dates:
September 12 to 22, 2022

Avg. Brix at Harvest 26.6°.


Fermentation

Inoculated with selected commercial yeast, 7-12 days skin contact

Malolactic Fermentation: 100% of blend

Length/Type of Aging:
16 months in barrel

Oak Types:
11% new and 22% 4-months old barrels from Colbert, Nadalie, Bossuet and Remond

 

Bottling Date: 
August 28th, 2024
Number of Cases: 190

Vegan

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$70.00
 
SKU: RCS222