2022 Seven Apart Shale

Cabernet Sauvignon

266 cases produced

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$885 per 3-bottle set | shipping fees applied at checkout
Tasting Notes

Visually, this wine is a deep dark red color. Showing off intense aromas of blackberry coulis, ripe summer strawberries, ripe plum, hint of sage, vanilla, chocolate milk, and slate. On the palate, the wine has a very silky attack that builds to an incredible midpalate that is rich, yet balanced, culminating in a generous, lengthy finish loaded with flavors of blueberries, cocoa, and black cherries.

Winemaking

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 63% New French Oak, unfined and unfiltered. The fruit was hand harvested at night between September 26th and October 4th to ensure it arrives cold in order to minimize oxidation. The grapes were slowly fermented at cooler temperatures to help preserve aromas. Once the initial fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred into French oak barrels where Malolactic fermentation takes place to soften and stabilize the wine. The wine is then racked off its lees and aged for 18 months in barrels before being bottled.

Aging

Approachable upon releases. Recommend decanting for one hour. Cellaring 5-8 years will reward with a slightly developed bottle bouquet. Can age 25+ years.

A DISTINCT VINEYARD

Produced from the exceptional Stags Ridge Vineyard, located on Atlas Peak at 1,475 feet elevation. The 2022 growing season will remain a memorable one in Napa Valley. Yet another dry winter, combined with spring frost and generous summer heat, the conditions naturally created smaller berries and lower yields, as well as fruit ripening sooner than typical years. This allowed for great terroirs to shine and prove they can handle complex and challenging situations and still produce exceptional wines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many bottles can I purchase?

As a member of our Allocation List, you may purchase 3 bottles of the 2022 Seven Apart Shale Cabernet Sauvignon. Due to the limited production and high demand for the wine, we have to cap the number of bottles available per member.

How much does shipping cost and when will it ship?

Shipping fees are applied to orders of 5 bottles or less.

We offer complimentary ground service in California, and complimentary 2-day service in the rest of the US.

However, we may delay shipment if there is extreme heat or cold weather in your state. Even with expedited service, we take every precaution to ensure your wine arrives safely.