2022 beller
The beller vineyard
The Beller vineyard is located on Mt. Veeder and sits atop a ridgeline at 1500 ft, amongst the Mayacamas Mountain Range in Napa. The unique terroir of this steep mountainous appellation produces powerful wines yet refined in structure.
winemaker’s notes
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AVA - Mt. Veeder
Vineyard - Beller
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85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot
Vinification - 100% destemmed, fermented in stainless steel, aged in French Oak barrels
Barrel Aging - 75% New French Oak - 26 months
Alcohol - 15.4%
Misc Comments - unfined, unfiltered
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tannin 1-5: 5
acid 1-5: 4
body 1-5: 5
Sensory Experience: Powerful, yet lifted and precise on the palate
Floral, effusive, earthy
Polished and lengthy
Exquisite density and overall mouthfeel
vintage notes
Ample winter rain, followed by temperate and dry conditions through March, gave us a good start to the vintage. The spring and summer months were consistent and warm, resulting in small but healthy canopies and balanced vines. Labor Day came with a curveball from Mother Nature in the form of a prolonged heat wave that accelerated harvest at many of our vineyard sites, followed immediately by much cooler weather and a bit of rain. This refreshing slowdown allowed the remaining grapes to hang a bit longer, yielding beautifully balanced fruit and polished tannin. Overall, the 2022 vintage is fresh with pure, concentrated flavors.
Tasting notes
The 2022 Beller Cabernet Sauvignon is densely colored, and opens with aromas of ripe, dark plum accompanied by a hint of grilled herbs and freshly turned earth. On the palate, flavors of dark berry are surrounded by lush, opulent tannin. The finish boasts delicous, intense earthy flavors that lead into a powerful, yet lifted finish. This vintage is drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve over the next 15 years.