Barnett Vineyards ‘Spring Mountain’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

The 2022 vintage was one of the hottest on record. Budbreak, flowering, and harvest were the earliest in Barnetts 40-year history. That being said, being on top of a cool mountain allowed us to get through the heat. Where down in the valley floor nearly all the fruit was picked prior to the end of September, we were still picking into the last week of October. This is due to the cool nights and winds that we get on top of the mountain allowing us to hang until perfectly physiologically ripe. This all together warmer year resulted in a very approachable fruit driven wine.