2022 Klipsun Red Blend

^AVA Red Mountain

A Rare Single-Vineyard Red Blend: Vibrant, Supple, and Exquisite

93 Points

93 Points, Wine Spectator* “Dense and brooding, but the pedigree shows through. Concentrated accents of blackberry, tobacco and crushed stone build tension and depth toward broad-shouldered tannins. Hands off for now. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2025 through 2032.” 96 Points, International Wine Report* “The 2021 Red Wine from Klipsun is a mélange of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 34% Syrah, and 1% Cabernet Franc and was aged for 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels. Black cherry, blue plum, toasted cinnamon, mountain-dried herbs, potpourri, white peppercorn, and crushed slate. Tannins are chalky but well-balanced. I love the fruit and earth that sits perfectly on the mid-palate on the finish.” 93 Points, Jed Dunnuck* “A Bordeaux blend from the estate on Red Mountain, the 2021 Red Wine reveals a deep ruby/plum hue to go with impressive red and black cherry fruits interwoven with notions of new leather, spice, and tobacco-like nuances. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This classic Red Mountain red blend will evolve for 10-12 years, if not longer.” 91 Points, VINOUS* “The 2021 Red Blend from Klipsun wafts up with a seductive blend of sweet spices, cocoa, cedar shavings and dried black cherries. This is soft and enveloping with a zesty core of tart wild berry fruits and brisk acidity that maintains fantastic freshness. It takes a turn toward the savory spectrum through the finale, as espresso and dark chocolate hints add a pleasantly bitter twang. The Red Blend is 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Syrah, 31% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc from Red Mountain.” *2021 Vintage Review

This unique proprietary Red Bend offers smooth velvety texture, vivid fruit quality and bright acidity. A graceful and elegant style.

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Appelation

Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain AVA

Varietals

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 17% Syrah, 7% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol

14.5%

Aroma

Dried cranberry, plum and fresh raspberry intertwined with spice.

Flavor

Ripe blue and dark fruits, nuances of herbs, cocoa spice and toasty oak. Debonair and supple in texture with polished tannins. Smart in structure.

Aging

14 months French Oak, 50% New

Cellaring

Enjoy now but will cellar well of 10+ years.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 growing season in Red Mountain was characterized by a cold and wet spring, a brief but hot summer, and a warm fall. The 2022 growing season resulted in expressive high-quality wines with high yields. This vintage marks the first to feature Cabernet from our newest vineyard block, planted with our preferred Cabernet clone, FPS-4, sourced from Terlato Family vineyards in Napa.

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