2021 Ad Ripa Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez Valley, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 Ad Ripa Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from meticulously tended vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley, a region known for its diverse microclimates and exceptional Cabernet expression. The fruit was hand harvested at peak ripeness, followed by a cold soak and fermentation in small lot stainless steel tanks to enhance flavor concentration. The wine was then aged in French oak barrels, a portion of which were new, for 18 months to

or soft cheeses like Reblochon or Époisses

The story has it that once in the past

It has 16 hectares of alluvial soils located on the most beautiful south-facing slopes on the right bank of the Loire

This unique rosé was crafted with Grenache and Tempranillo grapes

and firmly grounded in its Mediterranean origins

this bag features a rich

the vineyard doesn’t require irrigation

they thought it was a stand-alone custom cuvée

the first of a long series

The wine is vinified for 11 days at a controlled temperature (77-86°F)

allowing time for the intense tannins to integrate and soften

It presents with compelling dynamic tension between its bright and forward fruit and the supple tannins and lively acidity that make up this wine’s backbone