 
 
		2022 Canvasback Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
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			With ideal soils and a dry desert climate, Red Mountain produces some of the most compelling and distinctive red wines in the New World. One of the region’s oldest and most renowned vineyards, Ciel du Cheval was established in 1975, and for decades it has been the source for some of Red Mountain’s most extraordinary bottlings. This barrel selection of our finest lots from Ciel du Cheval offers a classic expression of Red Mountain, combining layers of blackberry, Kirsch and violet with hints of graphite and crushed-rock minerality. 
		
	
					
					 Wine Profile
Production Notes
			Varietal Composition: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot
		Winemaker Notes
			This single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon unfolds with aromas of dark red fruit and brambly, dusty earth, enhanced by red tea leaf, baker’s cocoa, fresh espresso and a touch of cinnamon. The palate opens with a rich entry that deepens the black cherry and earthy notes, highlighting spiced cherry pie and new leather. The wine offers vibrant energy and texture with supple, polished tannins that lead to a long, satisfying finish.
		Production
			Beginning with an April snowstorm that delayed budbreak but caused no significant damage, the 2022 vintage was marked by its cool nature. While a cold, wet spring helped to saturate the soils, it also delayed flowering until mid-June. Midsummer was mild and temperate, with temperatures finally rising to 90º in late-June. With only 17 summer days over 100º, tannin formation was moderated, resulting in plush, rich textures. As harvest approached, we benefitted from an absurdly perfect stretch of warm, dry weather, with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s throughout September and October providing extended hangtime and ideal conditions for achieving velvety tannins and great complexity. Harvest concluded on November 2nd, yielding wines with remarkable freshness, bright acidity, and profoundly expressive flavors.
		Wine Specs
Wine Specs
			
			
			Vintage
				2022
			Varietal
				Cabernet Sauvignon
			Appellation
				Red Mountain
			Vineyard Designation
			Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
		Acid
			0.51 g/100 ml
		pH
			3.81
		Aging
			Aged 19 months in 100% French oak 80% new, 20% neutal
		Alcohol %
			14.5
		
