2022 Velvet - 94 Pts

Awarded Best of Region for Bordeaux-Style Blends, this wine exemplifies elegance and balance.

Composed of 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Malbec, it earns its name, Velvet, from the luxuriously soft, seamless texture that glides across the palate. Grown in the sun-steeped, high-elevation vineyards of El Dorado AVA, each varietal plays a distinct role: Cabernet Franc brings aromatic lift and red fruit freshness, Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and dark berry intensity, while Malbec contributes plush, deep fruit and a velvety mouthfeel.