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Oakville

Oakville
The 2022 Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon offers bright, clear aromas of black cherry and blackberry, accented by notes of toasty spice and white pepper. On the palate, it...
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Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
18 months in French oak barrels (55% new, 45% once-used)
17 Days
September 27 and October 4, 2022
Fall 2024
Joe Harden
The beginning of the 2022 growing season was exceptionally mild, with budbreak kicking off in March. By May, the vines began to demonstrate strong shoot growth and average crop yields ahead of veraison in midJuly. While we welcomed a few heat spikes during the summer months, our proactive approach to vineyard management allowed us to not be negatively impacted and we maintained great quality through heat mitigation preparation, including the use of shade cloths and misting systems, among others. Mild to moderate temps in August created optimal conditions allowing for bright and focused flavors.


Discover the diverse terroirs of Napa Valley through a collection of single-vineyard and single-varietal wines.

Oakville is prized for its gravelly, volcanic soils, and enjoys the warmth of mountain-hugged valley and the cooling influence of the bay. These conditions combine to create Cabernet Sauvignons with elegant fruit flavors and supple tannins.

Named for the branding iron owned by the proprietor, the eight-and-a-half acre Branding Iron Vineyard lies in western Oakville, close to the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The vineyard is comprised of well-drained clay loam, and the vines are vertically trellised to maximize sunlight and open the canopy. The area’s warm climate and sun exposure in both the morning and afternoon are perfect for slowly ripening the fruit, which often benefits from a long hang time.
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