Burly 2022 Simpkins Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Notes

A striking balance of fruit, and a thick viscous mouth feel, the 2022 Burly Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a remarkable wine that will provide years of enjoyment.  Aromas of cassis and blackberry meld seamlessly with notes of chocolate, and anise.  The rich, plush mouth feel elegantly transforms into sweetness by supple tannins and lovely oak integration.  A wonderful mineral note shines through the whole experience. Layered, complex, and lingering, a true wine drinking experience. Wonderful now, this wine will however benefit from further bottle ageing reaching its peak in 5 to 7 years but drinkable for 10 years.

Winemaking
The grapes came in small-berried, deep black-blue and loose on the clusters. Following a five day cold soak, the fermentation took seven days followed by a fourteen day extended maceration. After which the wine was pressed and transferred to small French Oak barrels for aging. The wine was bottled in April 2024 after 20 months of maturation in barrel.

Vineyard
Our Cabernet grapes came from The Simpkins Vineyard in the Coombsville area just east of the city of Napa. The vineyard, although staying warm and dry, is generally a little cooler than many Napa Valley vineyards and therefore allows more hang-time for the grapes. This brings greater concentration and layering to the finished wine. The vineyard soil is rocky loam which provides good drainage and low nutrient concentration. Under these stresses the vines work hard to produce a limited amount of fruit. 

750 ml