The 2022 growing season started with a cool, dry spring. Summer weather was stable up until a very intense Labor Day heatwave—which mountain air in our estate vineyards helped to mitigate somewhat. Light rains arrived mid-September. With a highly site-specific approach in response to the weather events, we started harvesting fruit September 8 and finished October 7. The 2022 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon leads with vibrant huckleberry and blueberry. Its plush texture unfolds into layers of Asian spice, tobacco, and mocha, culminating in a persistent finish