2022 DAKOTA SHY CABERNET SAUVIGNON MOULDS FAMILY VINEYARD

TASTING NOTES

Single vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Moulds Family Vineyard in Oak Knoll

Beautifully perfumed, showing a range of black cherry, grilled herbs, thyme, licorice, dark chocolate and violet aromas. Silky, concentrated and delicious in the mouth were flavors of dark fruits, spice and herbs play out over a long, textured core. Great balance, energy and length. Finishes with flavors of mocha and dark berries layered over fine-grained tannin. A classic Moulds Family Vineyard Cabernet.

THE MOULDS FAMILY VINEYARD

Steve and Betsy Moulds planted the 11-acre Moulds Family Vineyard in Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District in 2000. Committed to excellence in farming and a strong relationship with Dakota Shy, Betsy ensures that their Cabernet fruit allows us to craft a standout wine every vintage.

Winemaker Tom Garrett sources from 5 distinct blocks on Moulds property and has made a vineyard-designated Dakota Shy Moulds Family Vineyard bottling every year since 2012. The flavor range, texture and power make the Moulds Family Vineyard Cabernet a perennial favorite of ours and of our Dakota Shy family.

SPECIFICATIONS

AppellationOak Knoll District of Napa Valley
Blend100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging18 months, 70% New French Oak
Clones338, 169 and 685
Rootstocks101-14, 110R and 1616C
SoilsFractured marine sedimentary and alluvial soils
Vineyard ManagerRoberto Juarez, Steve and Betsy Moulds
WinemakerTom Garrett
Production450 cases, 18 barrels
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