2022 Clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon

The name “Clone 337” is full of mystery. What exactly do those numbers mean? To vintners, 337 foretells an early ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, ideal for cooler sites. 337 is often the first Cabernet Sauvignon block we harvest, creating an “Old World” Cabernet Sauvignon that is lighter on its feet, and perfect for the spring. This block also contains our estate’s oldest vines. 

Blackberry and blueberry cobbler interweave with a savory quality that suggests Iberico ham and paprika. On the palate, this wine is built around a strong column of acidity, woven with silky, fine-grained mouthfeel and spicy tannins. The pyrazine character is intense, manifesting as an ancho chile or earthy chipotle character. This spice character melds with subtle oak character, black plum, vanilla bean and nutmeg. A spicy twist on a European style Cab!