2023 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

2023 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

$90

The 2023 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon opens with strikingly expressive aromas of Bing cherries and just ripe black plums. Traces of crushed gravel and freshly cracked black pepper dive into a savory tone that is lifted by subtle notes of star anise and delicate hints of allspice. On the palate, a seamless harmony of red and black fruits unfold — layers of sweet blackberry, red and black currant, and freshly baked cherry tart. Lively red plum emerges, rounding the midpalate with delicately intertwined touches of dried rosemary and iron. The texture is supple and generous, carried by finely integrated tannins defined by dark cocoa and warm barrel spice.

The 2023 vintage was one of the longest growing seasons in more than a decade.

With steady and mild weather throughout the season, coupled with a balanced crop load, 2023 had all the hallmarks of a memorable vintage. Winter and spring rains led to saturated soil and optimal timing for budbreak. Idyllic spring weather maintained healthy canopy growth through bloom and set, while relatively cool weather throughout the growing season allowed sugar accumulation and phenolic ripeness to occur in tandem. The first pick of Cabernet Sauvignon in Oakville occurred on September 21st, which in more recent vintages began at the beginning of September. These extra days allowed for extended ripening of sugars, acids, and tannins—a winemaker’s dream. The fruit continued to be slowly harvested by hand by our in-house vineyard crew over the next 22 days, with the final pick taking place on October 13th.

Appellation

Oakville

Farming

100% Estate fruit, organically grown

Harvest Dates

Starting on September 21st through October 13th, 16 separate picks

Aging

20% New French Oak, 80% Neutral French Oak

A scenic view of a vineyard with lush green grapevines, a small white utility box on a post, and a blurred hillside in the background, framed by out-of-focus green leaves in the foreground.

Winemaker Notes

The 2023 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon opens with strikingly expressive aromas of Bing cherries and just ripe black plums. Traces of crushed gravel and freshly cracked black pepper dive into a savory tone that is lifted by subtle notes of star anise and delicately interwoven hints of allspice—both intriguing and complex upon opening. On the palate, a seamless harmony of red and black fruits unfold—layers of sweet blackberry, red and black currant, and freshly baked cherry tart. Lively red plum emerges, rounding the midpalate with delicately intertwined touches of dried rosemary and iron. The texture is supple and generous, carried by finely integrated tannins defined by dark cocoa and warm barrel spice. The 2023 Crossroads Cabernet Sauvignon is polished, yet approachable, where one can envision enjoying this now or feel lucky to find a lost bottle in the cellar 10 years down the road. Best enjoyed with an elaborate grazing board, the company of close friends and a sunset that refuses to end.

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