2022 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

I’m so impressed with the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, which I cannot recommend enough to readers. The nose leads with an explosive personality, lifting with graphite, cassis, forest earth, pine, and black cherries. Full-bodied, it’s light on its feet, long on the finish, and has fantastic savory and balanced fruit to drink over the next 20 or more years. This is a singular wine coming out of the Russian River Valley. One of the most unique properties in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma County, the Dehlinger estate is a single, contiguous property spanning 80 acres with diverse exposition, soils, and biodiversity. The original 14 acres of vines were planted by Tom Dehlinger in 1974. Today, his daughters Eva and Carmen lead the way in the vineyards and winery and are producing some of the most compelling Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay the region has to offer. The Garbro Ranch labels are one of the region's top values, with a clear lens into the estate’s focused style and transparency of place.

Ripe plums, strawberry preserves, Bing cherries and red roses on the nose. The palate is juicy, with flavors of cherry juice and dark chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied. A very accessible wine with fresh acidity that is drinking nicely right now.