2022 Ceritas 'Paratus' Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Domaine d'Aupilhac mostly Mencía and other old

mostly Mencía and other old local varieties (about 25% Doña Blanca

From certified-organic vines

21 hectaresSoil: alluvial

It is aged for six to twelve months in large French oak barrels

After crushing and destemming

2022 Ceritas 'Paratus' Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA Domaine d'Aupilhac mostly Mencía and other oldPracticing Organic 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Paratus Vineyard, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley 1,540 ft elevation Volcanic soils Planted in 1980s Rough hewn terraces cut into a nearly 30 degree slope at the peak of Mt. Veeder Clone 191 grafted over in 2001 native yeast, gentle extraction and pressing fermentation in concrete vessels aged in 500L French oak demi muids for 36 months 40% new French oak 13. 0% alc Arrives late October, 2025.