2022 DAKOTA SHY CABERNET SAUVIGNON SOCIAL CURRENCY

TASTING NOTES

An investment towards the future, a lifelong memory in the making. Seductive dark cherry, anise, baking chocolate and mineral aromas. This has a luxurious core of exotic dark fruits flavors layered with cocoa, spice and herb – all carried on a velvet framework supported by silky tannins. Structured and powerful but approachable now – this […]

SOCIAL CURRENCY

What is the greatest “currency” of life? We believe it is our social interactions, often built around meals and great bottles of wine – those times during which we build life-long memories with family and friends.Crafted from two distinctly different vineyards whose diametrically opposed characters meld into a remarkable whole. From a steep hillside vineyard at the top of Mount Veeder comes classic Cabernet Sauvignon with immense framing tannins and bracing acidity – and from volcanic ash soils from St. Helena’s eastern hills comes Cabernet that is all opulent fruit and texture. Together they are an incredibly refined, powerful and seductive Cabernet blend.

SPECIFICATIONS

AppellationNapa Valley (from grapes grown on Mount Veeder and St. Helena)
Blend100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Barrel Aging18 months, 70% New French Oak
Clones337, 338, 169 & 4
Rootstocks3309, 039-16
SoilsMarine sedimentary and alluvial
Vineyard ManagerJosh Clark & Matt Hardin
WinemakerTom Garrett
Production300 cases