Ridge Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Product Information
Country USA
Region California
Grape Variety 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot
Vintage 2022
ABV 13.5%
Experience the refined elegance of Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, a premium California Cabernet Sauvignon from the Santa Cruz Mountains crafted with exceptional care. Made from hand-harvested, estate-grown grapes, this small-production red wine reflects the unique mountain terroir and the precision winemaking Ridge is known for.
The 2022 vintage began with a dry, mild winter followed by a warm summer, resulting in low-yielding vines and intensely concentrated fruit. A timely early harvest, accelerated by a Labor Day heat spike, produced small berries with firm tannins, rich colour, and remarkable depth. Aged for 22 months in 100% American oak barrels, including 52% new oak, this wine develops a beautifully layered texture and seamless integration.
In the glass, this full-bodied California Cabernet reveals saturated purple hues with expressive aromas of black cherry, blueberry, cedar, juniper berry, dried herbs, and sweet oak spice. The palate offers complex layers of red and black fruits, exotic spice, mineral notes, and a long, structured finish, making it an excellent choice for collectors and connoisseurs.
Whether you are looking for a luxury Cabernet Sauvignon for special occasions, a gift-worthy California red wine, or a cellar-worthy bottle with ageing potential, Ridge Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 delivers outstanding character and elegance, perfect for enjoying today or cellaring for years to come.
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