2022 Shibumi Knoll Vineyards St Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2022 Shibumi Knoll is a highly-regarded Napa Valley winery. The name reflects the Japanese idea of "effortless perfection" or "understated elegance," which the wine embodies. 30-year-old vines contribute significant complexity and flavor depth and it offers a pure expression of St. Helena Cabernet, balancing rich fruit with Old World elegance.

Well-known for its classic Cabernet profile, featuring rich black fruit (blackcurrant, plum), earthy notes (bay leaf, tobacco), hints of vanilla, and structured tannins, coming from old vines for complexity, aging 20 months in new French oak for a sophisticated, balanced, and age-worthy expression of its terroir. 

Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Appellation: St. Helena, Napa Valley, California.

Vineyard: From a small, rocky parcel on a knoll north of St. Helena, featuring old, 30-year-old vines.

Aging: Aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak.

Flavor Profile: Baked black fruits, plum, vanilla, fig, blackcurrant, tobacco leaf, and earthy undertones, with a savory, well-structured finish.

Style: Full-bodied, elegant, and sophisticated, showing complexity from old vines and depth from the vintage.