Grape Culture
2022 Oakview Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville
Oakview Vineyard - Oakville, Napa Valley
Oakview is located in the north-east corner of Oakville just south of Skellenger Lane. It's proximity to the eastern hills provides volcanic deposits to this extremely gravelly site. A selection of clones helps us create wines with a diverse set of components. Oakview produces wines that show off the best qualities of Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is rich, dense and powerful while retaining freshness and vibrancy. The wines are framed with silky tannins and moderate acidity. Oakville at its finest.
Profile
The nose is immediately expressive and powerfully aromatic, showcasing the classic opulence of Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe, concentrated black fruits dominate the aromatic profile, led by cassis, blackberry jam, and dark plum, interwoven with luxurious notes from the high percentage of new French oak. Expect to find vanilla bean, sweet spice (clove, cinnamon), and toasted cedar, alongside hints of mocha and dark chocolate. Underneath the rich fruit and oak, there are intriguing nuances of graphite, crushed gravel, and a subtle violet floral lift, adding complexity and a distinctive Oakville minerality that hints at the gravelly soils and volcanic influence. The aroma is generous and layered, promising a wine of both power and refined elegance.
Appearance: Deeply saturated, inky ruby core, almost black, radiating outwards to a dense, youthful purple rim. The color is intensely concentrated, signaling a powerful and extracted wine. The wine displays excellent viscosity, coating the glass with slow, substantial tears, indicative of a full-bodied and richly structured wine. Crystal clear and brilliant, reflecting meticulous winemaking and the quality of the Oakville fruit.
Aroma: The nose is immediately expressive and powerfully aromatic, showcasing the classic opulence of Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe, concentrated black fruits dominate the aromatic profile, led by cassis, blackberry jam, and dark plum, interwoven with luxurious notes from the high percentage of new French oak. Expect to find vanilla bean, sweet spice (clove, cinnamon), and toasted cedar, alongside hints of mocha and dark chocolate. Underneath the rich fruit and oak, there are intriguing nuances of graphite, crushed gravel, and a subtle violet floral lift, adding complexity and a distinctive Oakville minerality that hints at the gravelly soils and volcanic influence. The aroma is generous and layered, promising a wine of both power and refined elegance.
Winemaker notes
Hand picked at night, 100% destemmed, 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.
This 2022 Oakview Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a quintessential expression of Oakville terroir and Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at its most compelling. It is a wine of power and beauty, delivering a symphony of rich black fruit, luxurious oak nuances, and a seamlessly integrated, silky mouthfeel. The structure and tannin profile suggest excellent aging potential, promising to develop even greater complexity and nuance over the next decade and beyond. This is a wine to savor and cellar, a true testament to the iconic Oakville appellation and the exceptional quality of Oakview Vineyard.
Wine specs
- Vintage 2022
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon (97%), Petit Verdot (3%)
- Aging 18-22 Months in French Oak, 85% New. (Darnajou, Taransaud)
- Serving Temp 55F
- Winemaker Collin Cranor & Craig Ploof
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