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GC22 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Oakville - Mt Veeder - Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
To put it plainly, the GC series represents the best in show for Cabernet Sauvignon in every vintage; it is our flagship wine that represents the best of the best from what we have produced at Grape Culture in a given vintage. We blindly select the absolute best barrels from a vintage and only put them into this wine if they are cumulatively better than the sum of their parts.ย
This is a true homage to the art of winemaking complimented by the incredible talent of our teams palates in isolating the best Cabernet Sauvignon in a single vintage.
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The 2022 GC22 Cabernet Sauvignon is a breathtaking masterpiece of Napa Valley winemaking, a true "best in show" and a profound expression of Cabernet Sauvignon at its absolute finest. It is a wine of unparalleled power, depth, complexity, and refinement, delivering a symphony of ultra-concentrated dark fruit, lavishly integrated new French oak, and a mouthfeel of silken perfection. The meticulous barrel selection process and the harmonious blending of fruit from Oakville, Mt. Veeder, and Howell Mountain have resulted in a Cabernet Sauvignon that transcends appellation, representing the very pinnacle of Napa Valley quality. This is a wine to cellar with reverence, to savor with deep appreciation, and to experience as a true testament to the art of winemaking and the glory of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 GC22 is not simply a wine; it is an experience, a legacy, and a benchmark for excellence.
Appearance: Opaque black-purple core, radiating outwards to an intensely saturated, almost inky rim. The color is profoundly deep, suggesting immense concentration, power, and extraction. The wine exhibits exceptional viscosity, clinging to the glass with slow, luxurious tears that cascade down, indicative of a full-bodied, richly textured, and profoundly structured wine. Crystal clear and utterly brilliant, reflecting meticulous selection and the pinnacle of winemaking artistry.
Aroma: The nose is immediately commanding and breathtakingly complex, showcasing the absolute pinnacle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon aromatics. An explosive bouquet of ultra-ripe black fruits unfolds, led by crème de cassis, blackberry liqueur, and black plum reduction, interwoven with opulent and exquisitely integrated notes from 100% new French oak. Expect to find layers of vanilla bean, dark roast espresso, crème brûlée, and luxurious cigar box, alongside nuances of dark chocolate shavings and toasted hazelnut praline. Beneath the decadent fruit and lavish oak, compelling nuances of graphite, crushed volcanic rock, and hints of rare spices emerge, adding profound depth and complexity that speaks to the multi-appellation sourcing – the elegance of Oakville, the intensity of Howell Mountain, and the structure of Mt. Veeder, all harmonizing in a symphony of aroma. The aroma is profound, multi-layered, and utterly captivating, promising a wine of unparalleled power, depth, and refinement.
Winemaker notes
Hand Harvested at night, destemmed prior to cold soak in individual lots. Sorted and moved to whole berry fermenters.
Fermented in closed top stainless steel tanks. Pumpovers, Pulseair and punchdowns deployed at different stages of fermentation based on realtime phenolic data.
The 2022 GC22 Cabernet Sauvignon is a breathtaking masterpiece of Napa Valley winemaking, a true "best in show" and a profound expression of Cabernet Sauvignon at its absolute finest. It is a wine of unparalleled power, depth, complexity, and refinement, delivering a symphony of ultra-concentrated dark fruit, lavishly integrated new French oak, and a mouthfeel of silken perfection. The meticulous barrel selection process and the harmonious blending of fruit from Oakville, Mt. Veeder, and Howell Mountain have resulted in a Cabernet Sauvignon that transcends appellation, representing the very pinnacle of Napa Valley quality. This is a wine to cellar with reverence, to savor with deep appreciation, and to experience as a true testament to the art of winemaking and the glory of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 GC22 is not simply a wine; it is an experience, a legacy, and a benchmark for excellence.
Wine specs
- Vintage 2022
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
- Aging 100% New French Oak for 22 Months.
- ABV 14.2%
- Serving Temp 55F
- Winemaker Collin Cranor & Craig Ploof
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GC22 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
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