Expert Review - Vintage 2022
The Wine Enthusiast by Tonya Pitts writes 92 Points | This wine is vibrant, with aromas of dark plum, red currant confiture, dried potpourri and black peppercorn on the nose. Favors of dried cherry confiture, pomegranate and chicory are interwoven with bittersweet chocolate, citrus zest and a dry, supple finish. Decant for 30 minutes and pair with a gril...Show More >
Expert Review - Vintage 2022
The Wine Enthusiast by Tonya Pitts writes 92 Points | This wine is vibrant, with aromas of dark plum, red currant confiture, dried potpourri and black peppercorn on the nose. Favors of dried cherry confiture, pomegranate and chicory are interwoven with bittersweet chocolate, citrus zest and a dry, supple finish. Decant for 30 minutes and pair with a grilled bison burger.
Winemaker Notes
Our Cabernet Sauvignon greets you with aromas of black cherry, cassis and plum, followed by hints of vanilla, chocolate, and sweet oak. The palate is rich and balanced, offering generous flavors of black raspberry, bing cherry and boysenberry. Rich tannins carry into a smooth and balanced mouthfeel, with ripe tannins and refreshing acidity.
Description
This medium brick, plum colored Cabernet highlights the varietal. Ripe Cabernet shines with intense black cherry notes in this multi vineyard blend. The palate has a rustic fruit expression favoring dried cherry, cassis and pomegranate notes. The wine finishes with subtle oak notes yielding a light vanilla and cocoa finish. The soft tannins provide a lengthy enjoyable finish.
Memo Summary Notes
The 2022 Longevity Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular, award-winning California red that offers significant value. Longevity Wines, based in Livermore Valley, is a Black-owned boutique winery founded by Phil Long, who serves as the winemaker and the current president of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV).
Because of its balanced acidity and supple tannins, this Cabernet is quite versatile:
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