Lot 450 | 2022 Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Today, our Cabernet hunt takes us back to the higher elevations.   One of the tiniest sub-appellations within Sonoma, the Sonoma Mountain AVA contains only 800 vineyard acres, planted on steep hillsides lifted high over the fog line almost 2,000 ft above sea level. One of the rare AVAs that grows both Cabernet and Pinot Noir of outstanding quality, the Cabs in particular are known for being powerful, yet elegant.   Lot 450 comes to us from a single vineyard source on the northeast slope of the mountain, made by a producer whose bountiful '23 harvest led them to make some of their '22 batch available – as always, we were happy to pounce on it for our list. With the original price of entry being $70/bottle, $840/case before shipping charges.   Our Offer: $28/bottle.   The Sonoma Mountain AVA is a unique harmony of sun, wind, and elevation, with sudden changes in topography allowing for grapes like Cabernet and Zinfandel to thrive in close proximity to cooler climate varietals like Pino