Trig Point Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Diamond Dust Vineyard, Alexander Valley, California

Trig Point is produced by Nick & Yolyn Goldschmidt; the wines they produce are all single vineyard, handcrafted, small production, artisan wines. The Diamond Dust Vineyard sits on a bench land site in the Alexander Valley facing southeast in a beautiful bowl, protecting the vineyard from the wind. The early morning fog and deep gravelly loam soils are ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker’s notes: 2022 vintage: The color is a deep purple with slight red hue. This Cabernet is pure red and black fruits in aroma. Blueberry, black plum with a touch of tobacco. It is very complex for a wine in its youth. Black cherry, blackberry with dark stone fruits repeat on the palate. The wine is long and supple with velvet tannins. Wine Summary: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Jackson clone; alcohol: 14.5%; Diamond Dust vineyard on benchland in Alexander Valley; planted in deep gravelly loam soils; 2022 had little rain and great quality fruit; hand harvested; 100% barrel fermented; aged 18 months in 25% new, 100% French barrels from Taransaud and Boutes. Trig Point: “A “trig” has been used for many years to establish boundary lines. Trigonometrical stations were set on the top of hills and used as surveying sites. Just as my father was a land surveyor and used these trigs as a reference, so do I when it comes to well known vineyard sites – Nick Goldschmidt, Winemaker.