Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of plum, boysenberry, red currant, black olive, caramel and toasted oak. Broad, chewy textures deliver layered impressions of blueberry, cherry, cassis and violet with undercurrents of graphite, sage, eucalyptus and vanilla bean. Fresh acidity and fine tannins carry into a long, expansive finish. A wonderfully integrated and complex Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinous: 91
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon wafts up with an inviting mix of crushed blackberries and violet pastille. Soft textured and round, it splashes across the palate with ripe wild berry fruit lifted by a hint of citrus and spice. Gently tannic and long, this leaves a dark floral resonance and a slight licorice tinge to linger on.

Tasting Panel: 94
The fragrance immediately suggests a refined and mature oak treatment. Flavors of mocha, tobacco leaf, vanilla, leather, peppercorn, and oolong tea ripple from the glass with dried plum, rosemary, and a hint of humidor. Tannins are stately yet comforting.