2022
JCB Wappo Hill

Cabernet Sauvignon
SKU: WPCSNV2272

Our powerful boldest premium reds, dark, age-worthy wines of substance. Regardless of their grape, these heavyweights are barrel-aged and quite concentrated in flavor.

FOOD PAIRING: These big reds perform best with rich, high-protein foods such as AGED CHEESES & RED MEATS and work brilliantly with RICHER, BOLDER SAUCES too.

$255
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Description

Wappo Hill is the spiritual center of Napa Valley; the highest point on the valley foor and the pinnacle of 4,000 years of civilization. Its mystical location was the apex of the Wappo land. The Wappo name honors the bravery, strength and wisdom of the founding people of Napa. The hill rises 666 feet, providing the Wappo a strategic perspective onto their cherished valley, with views from the San Pablo Bay to Mt. St. Helena. It was there they surveyed the map of Napa Valley that bore the Wappo name. We created a Cabernet Sauvignon that honors the Wappo tradition, that encapsulates the mystical power of the place and the spiritual energy of their ancestral land. Wisdom and elegance united in strength… This is Wappo Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes
Appearance: 

Exhibiting a lustrous, jewel-like vibrance in the glass, this 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals a deep violet hue, perfectly complemented by its crisp, well-integrated acidity.

Aroma: 

It presents an aromatic bouquet of ripe blackberries, delicate rose petals, and a whisper of herbal intrigue. 

Palate: 

The palate unfolds with layers of exotic spices mingling with lively bursts of dark cherries that enchant the senses. As the wine gracefully finishes, it leaves a memorable impression, defined by silky tannins and a complex, earthy undertone.

Winemaking
Vintage Notes: 

The 2022 Harvest was marked by optimal growing conditions, resulting in exceptional fruit quality. Warm, sunny days paired with cool nights allowed the grapes to develop deep, concentrated avors while maintaining excellent acidity. Harvest timing was precise, ensuring balanced ripeness and rened tannin structure. This vintage demonstrates a rich complexity, intense color, and impressive aging potential.

Tech Notes
  • Appellation: Napa Valley
  • Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Alcohol: 14.5% 
  • Aging:
    • 19 months
    • 100% French oak
    • 47% New 
  • Production: 112 cases
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Pairs Well With
Meats & Fish:
New York strip steak
Cheese & Nuts:
Hard Cheeses