Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, California

Since 2006, Broadside has crafted wines that embody the pioneering spirit of Paso Robles. Bold, expressive and distinct, our wines are produced with intention and demonstrate our dedication to sustainable farming and winemaking. Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Paso Robles is a vast region of rugged terrain and dramatic climate, with an unmistakable pioneering spirit. 2022 Santa Margarita Ranch Cabernet – 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot. Winemaker notes: 2022 was a year marked by extremes in both Vineyard Sourcing: Sourced from sustainably farmed, SIP certified vineyards in San Luis Obispo County, within the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA temperature and crop size. Three weeks of +100° weather post veraison led to an early harvest. Frost at budbreak and rain during flowering led to a crop size that was about 40%-50% of normal. The key was to hang the berries on the vine until right before raisining occurred. The result was small, intense grapes out of which made a small quantity of nice wines. Maturation: 17 months in a combination of 65% neutral French oak, 20% new American and 15% new French oak. Tasting Notes: Ripe red fruit aromas greet your nose, followed by notes of cherry cobbler, and baking spices. Flavors of black currant, star anise, and plum preserves melt into soft hints of warm cedar wood and earthy tobacco leaf.