Gemstone Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Gemstone Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022Discover the elegance of Gemstone's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, a distinctive wine crafted from the celebrated Yountville AVA. This wine embodies the unique terroir and winemaking expertise of Julien Fayard, who brings over two decades of experience to each bottle. Fayard's dedication to expressing the vineyard's character results in a wine that is both complex and inviting, with layers of flavor that reflect the rich soil and climate of the region.

000-liter oak foudre and the other half in used 500-liter barrels

Viticulture: Both Ivan and his brother

more subtle nuances of the fruits

Carbone is aged in barrel (30% new) for one year before being bottled

The aromatics alone are quite open and expressive

Sometimes the blend is done at the juice stage (if the vintage has allowed for similar ripening times) and sometimes the blend is done after fermentation

chalky soil render wines that are complex yet structured with expressive red fruit and citrus notes

The wine shows very good balance and fine

Serving temperature: 7° – 8°C

55% Brancellao

lavender and orange peel flesh out in mid-weight yet ample Pinot

and layered with depth