Gagnon Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon, “Napa Cuvee” Napa Valley 2022

The 2022 vintage was one of the most unique in history, essentially divided into two distinct harvests: one before the intense heat wave in early September and one after the late-September rains. The extreme weather variations in 2022 were highly site-specific, so only the best-suited terroirs and vineyards could rise to the occasion and produce outstanding wines. Fortunately, many of our vineyard sources use old-school California trellising styles instead of more modern VSP trellising. This approach elevates the fruit higher of the ground, reducing exposure to radiant heat and allowing for more shading from larger canopies. The wines of 2022 are more opulent and dense in fruit character, and we are proud that everything we bottled still retains a thread of freshness and energy.