2019 was cooler than 2018
Tangy and crisp with a racy and energetic finish
and lifted menthol and pine
I am (mostly) resisting hyperbole and adverbs here
however patience paid off as the vineyard stayed free of mildew and allowed for a winemaker’s harvest to bring in the fruit when ready
2022 | Passing Time Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Mountain Domaine d'Aupilhac 2019 was cooler than 2018A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged in 75% new French oak, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain will be the last year to include the 1984 planting in Klipsun Vineyard. Deep ruby hued, with terrific purity in its red and black fruits, leafy herbs, graphite, and leather like aromas and flavors, it hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, and present yet polished, supple