2022 Valravn - Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County (750ml)

The 2022 Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County is a unified expression of the region, drawing sustainably farmed fruit from Rockpile to the northwest, Moon Mountain and Sonoma Valley to the southeast, and high-elevation sites up in the Mayacamas range. Winemaker Rob Fischer blends parcels chosen for their elevations, aspects, and soils into a single cohesive wine, rather than favoring any one appellation’s signature style. The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon draws from four distinct sub-AVAs, including Knights Valley, Moon Mountain, Alexander Valley, and Chalk Hill, blended with a small portion of supporting varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Sirah. Grapes are hand-harvested and hand-sorted before an extended cold soak and primary fermentation in stainless steel. The wine is then racked into French oak, a mix of new, second-use, and neutral barrels, for malolactic conversion and sixteen months of aging, with roughly a quarter of the barrels new oak. The finished wine shows layered dark blue and black fruit alongside cassis, dried flowers, graphite, and a whisper of licorice, with savory, mineral-driven undertones running throughout. The palate is rich and structured, framed by chewy, well-integrated tannins and a long, complex finish. Pair it with braised lamb shank, grilled bison, or aged cheddar.