The 2022 vintage harvest will be remembered as one of the more unique vintages in recent memory with a focus on resilience and adaptability.
With mild December rain, the beginning of the growing season commenced on the warmer side, leading to an early budbreak. Going into late spring and early summer, the vines showed strong shoot growth and average crop yields. A warm August led to early picks from our Oakville Estate starting on August 31st, with all fruit being harvested shortly after. Due to an unprecedented heat wave of 5 days in triple digits over the Labor Day weekend, our vineyard crew and production team worked tirelessly to pick and process the entire property in 2 weeks, with our last pick coming in on September 15th. Due to the age of our vines and meticulous farming practices, we were able to preserve freshness and structure, while keeping concentration and finesse to provide an incredible wine in a more challenging vintage.
Appellation:
Oakville
Farming:
100% Estate fruit, organically grown
Harvest Dates:
Starting August 31st, lasting 15 days, 12 separate picks
Aging:
64% Neutral French Oak, 36% New French Oak
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon opens with enchantingly forward aromas of fresh Bing cherries, rich boysenberry, and succulent plum compote. Layers of graphite and black pepper add to the aromatic depth, while subtle anise and mild barrel spice notes complete the nose. A harmonious balance of red and black fruits unfold, highlighting sweet blackberries, red and black fresh currants, and a black raspberry tart. Decadent summer plums burst into the mid-palate, restrained by a delicate hint of interwoven dried rosemary. The midpalate continues into a round and generous finish, with well-integrated oak providing structure and elegance. One is left with lingering notes of cocoa and an undertone of all-spice, leaving a polished and lasting impression. Since there is a never a wrong occasion to open this wine, we recommend inviting friends or family over to share a bottle with your favorite home cooked meal.