Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 (Violet)

Klipsun's 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon showcases Red Mountain's distinctive terroir through newly planted FPS-4 clone blocks, delivering a bold yet refined expression with remarkable aging potential.

INTRODUCTION
The 2022 Klipsun Cabernet Sauvignon represents a milestone vintage, featuring fruit from newly replanted blocks with the prestigious FPS-4 Cabernet clone, marking a new chapter in this First Growth vineyard's evolution.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS 2022
- Cold, wet spring
- Brief, intense summer
- Warm fall conditions
- High yields with exceptional quality
- First harvest from new FPS-4 clone blocks

TECHNICAL DETAILS
BLEND
- 76% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 16% Merlot
- 7% Syrah
- 1% Malbec

SPECIFICATIONS
- Appellation: Red Mountain AVA
- Vineyard: Klipsun Vineyard
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Aging: 14 months French Oak (50% New)

TASTING PROFILE
AROMATICS
- Dried cranberry
- Fresh plum
- Mixed berries
- Spice notes
- Aromatic dry herbs

PALATE
- Rich blackberry
- Dark red fruits
- Wild sage
- Cocoa spice
- Toasted oak notes
- Distinctive dusty tannins
- Bright acidity
- Elegant finish

AGING POTENTIAL
- Drinking window: Now through 2032+
- Peak expression: 10+ years for developed savory characteristics

VINEYARD SIGNIFICANCE
First vintage featuring the FPS-4 Cabernet clone, sourced from Terlato Family vineyards in Napa Valley, representing a strategic enhancement of Klipsun's legendary terroir.