2022 Giuseppe Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2022 Dry Creek Valley Giuseppe Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a tribute to both place and craft, expressing the richness of the valley through a lens of precision and restraint. With its layered complexity, refined structure, and age-worthy balance, it offers a compelling snapshot of the vintage and a confident expression of our house style, equally compelling now, and poised to evolve beautifully in the cellar.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it reveals a deep, saturated garnet core with flashes of ruby at the rim, signaling both concentration and vibrancy. Its clarity and density hint at a wine of serious depth and intent, yet one that remains polished and precise. The aromatics rise from the glass with confident intensity and layered complexity. Dark fruits lead the way, with notes of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, and black cherry forming a rich, focused core. Subtle accents of graphite and cedar weave through the bouquet, while hints of dried herbs and tobacco leaf add savory intrigue. As the wine opens, gentle notes of violet, vanilla, and sweet baking spice emerge, reflecting the thoughtful integration of French oak. On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon unfolds with power and poise, showcasing the classic strength of Dry Creek Valley fruit tempered by refinement and balance. The texture is plush yet structured, with a broad, velvety mouthfeel that carries flavors of cassis, blackberry reduction, and dark plum. The 5.8% Petite Sirah lends added depth of color and mid-palate weight, contributing subtle notes of boysenberry and a hint of blueberry. Fine-grained tannins provide a firm, elegant backbone, while the 27% new French oak frames the wine with nuances of vanilla, cocoa, and toasted spice, seamlessly integrated into the fruit profile. The finish is long, polished, and deeply satisfying, tapering gracefully with lingering dark fruit, soft spice, and a touch of espresso. The tannins slowly fade, leaving a lasting impression of balance, depth, and quiet power.