Lot 446
2022 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

$75/bottle under the original label

Lot 446 comes to us from a family-owned house that’s been sustainably farming the area since the mid-90s. They're proud stewards of not just their vines, but the ecosystem they thrive in. The juice is crafted by a winemaker with a stacked CV, including notable stints at Sonoma-Cutrer and Pahlmeyer, and among other accolades, previous vintages of this wine won Double Gold from the SF Chronicle wine competition.

Beautiful deep ruby on the pour, the nose is very inviting with black cherry, red cassis berries, and a red-to-black fruit core that draws you deep into the glass, accented by hints of lavender. The entry is incredible; a full-bodied wine weighs beautifully on the palate showing excellent concentration, deft balance, and a solid, juicy structure complete with well integrated tannins. The finish is resonant, and kissed by barrel influences of baking spice, vanilla blossoms, and further black cherries.