Our treasured and strikingly picturesque Block Six has delivered a stunning and sophisticated wine for the 2022 vintage. Aromas of wild blueberry and crème de cassis rise from the glass, followed by layers of vanilla, tobacco leaf and savory smoked meats. The lush dark fruit follows on the palate, where firm tannins and refreshing acidity hint at this wine’s excellent aging potential. The finish is complex and lingering, with notes of plum, purple roses, dark berry fruit and exotic spice.
200 cases produced
95 Points / Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast - The nose of this wine screams from the glass with waves of sweet cinnamon, plum compote and purple flower aromas, while the palate delivers a punch of fresh black cherry, currant, spiced plum and cocoa flavors that linger in a framework of plush and velvety tannin and barrel spice. Delicious now, this will reward patience. Best 2035-2045. - Tom R. Capo
Our renowned vineyard features ten benchland and hillside blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon. To spotlight the rich diversity of our property, we occasionally craft small-production Cabernets from our finest blocks and barrels. These wines represent the pinnacle of our portfolio. This special limited-production Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our acclaimed Block Six, which is planted to Clone 7, terraced on volcanic soils.
Key fermentation techniques included 100% whole berries, indigenous yeast, a punch-down regimen in a stainless steel open-top fermenter, and an extended 21-day maceration period. Additionally, a small amount of Petit Verdot from the adjacent terraced hillside Block 5 was co-fermented to accentuate its bright character. Our Block Six Cabernet was made entirely from free-run wine and aged in our finest French oak barrels, with 66% new, for 18 months.
