2022 Mast Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Available
240 Cases Produced
The 2022 Mast Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a stunning and sophisticated wine, boasting captivating aromas of red cassis, juniper, baker’s chocolate, cigar wrapper, and fresh violets. Its silky entry leads to a harmoniously integrated palate featuring flavors of black currant, spice, sweet peas, and earthy forest notes, all supported by ultra-fine tannins that extend gracefully throughout. This wine is impeccably balanced and refreshingly vibrant, culminating in an exceptionally long finish. While it is delightful to enjoy now, it also has excellent potential for long-term cellaring.
Blend
100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mast Ranch Vineyard in Yountville
AVA
Napa Valley
Aged
20 Months 100% New French Oak
Alcohol %
14.4
Winemaker
Helen Keplinger
Winemaker Notes
The 2022 vintage will be remembered by most for the heat event that occurred over labor day weekend just as harvest was really picking up momentum. The fruit at Mast Ranch had not yet developed the flavors to harvest prior to the heat, but for a number of reasons it was able to withstand the heat and produce a remarkable wine. The vineyard is planted with a Lyre trellis system. This increases airflow while maximizing the shade produced for the fruit by the canopy which help keep the temperature in the fruiting zone down during the heat of the day. Additionally these vines are well established and more able to handle temperature extremes than younger vines.
Harvest Date
Harvested by Hand in October 2022
Agro Ad Amphorum
Latin Translation: From Soil to Bottle
Nestled against the hills of the Mayacamas just north of Napa in the Yountville AVA Mast Ranch is a stunning reflection of the quality Cabernet Napa Valley has to offer. A pre-historic fast-moving river deposited a layer of rocks and gravel which over time have been covered with layers of soil. This creates an ideal level of drainage within the vineyard encouraging the vine’s roots to run deep, and as a result produce small, concentrated berries bursting with flavor.
Philosophy
While an ideal site is critical for a quality vineyard it also takes a knowledgeable vineyard team with meticulous attention to detail, and that is where Larry Bettinelli comes into the story. A 5th generation farmer in Napa Valley, Larry was named Napa Valley Grape grower of the year in 2016. He and his team at Bettinelli Vineyard Management are hyper focused on every detail and constantly adapting and incorporating new information and technologies as they become available.
