From one of the great old, organically farmed vineyards in Oakville, Rock Cairn (beside Ulysses and below Del Dotto), for years this fruit was sold to Nickel & Nickel. And it’s widely regarded as one of the best-value top Oakville Cabernets today.
The winery says:
Sourced from our family-owned and organically farmed Rock Cairn Vineyard. Planted in deep, gravelly loam soil with a western exposure, this property yields fruit of exceptional quality. The 2022 growing season was defined by a warm, dry summer, with an intense nine-day heat wave in early September accelerating ripening. As a result, harvest arrived earlier than usual, yet the vines produced deeply concentrated fruit with remarkable structure and complexity. The Rock Cairn Vineyard boasts seven distinct blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon, ranging from 4 to 39-year-old plantings. This diverse array of vine age allows us to capture the unique characteristics specific to each stage of maturity, resulting in a meticulously crafted blend that perfectly expresses the essence of this cherished site.
