Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Scattered Peaks is a Napa Valley producer with a focus on mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon — sourcing fruit from the elevated, rugged terrain of the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges that frame the valley floor. Mountain viticulture in Napa is a demanding pursuit: thin, rocky soils, steep gradients, and cooler temperatures force the vines to work harder, producing smaller berries with thicker skins and a concentration of flavor and structure that the valley floor cannot match. The result is a style of Cabernet Sauvignon that is more structured, more mineral, and more age-worthy than the lush, approachable style typical of the valley's benchland vineyards.

The 2022 Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon is a mountain-influenced Napa Valley red of genuine character and depth. Deep ruby-purple in the glass, the nose is intense and layered: blackcurrant, dark cherry, and ripe plum intertwined with graphite, cedar, dark chocolate, and a distinctive rocky, mineral note that speaks to the wine's mountain origins. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with firm, concentrated tannins, vibrant acidity, and a finish of real length and complexity that will reward patience in the cellar.

The Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is exceptional alongside a dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, or aged hard cheeses — a Napa mountain Cabernet of genuine ambition and collector-worthy quality.