2022 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Howell Mountain Napa

“The 2022 vintage was an early and warm one. A heat dome hit during Labor Day, catapulting sugars—and, therefore, harvest. While some blocks fared well through the heat, others with rocky soils and low water-holding capacity had to be picked. The benefit of being at elevation was clear in 2022. Our vineyards did not get as hot as those on the valley floor. We also cooled down more at night, giving the vines a chance to recuperate and take up much-needed water. Therefore, our estate fruit was able to weather the heat far better than other valley floor vineyards.” — Winemaker Danielle