SHOP / 2022 Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Red Mountain AVA
Aging
Drink Now or Age 15+ Years
Vineyard
Shaw Vineyard
2022 Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Mountain AVA
The 2022 Shaw Cabernet is a beautiful example of the sophistication and expressiveness that Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is known for. Aromas leap from the glass when first poured, leading with dark fruits like elderberry and black currant with hints of fresh raspberry and Bing cherry, showcasing the complexity of the fruit. The palate is luscious, featuring a savory medley of Earl Grey tea, tarragon, roasted coffee beans, and graphite that complement the fruit bouquet. The smooth entry, silky tannins, and warm, oaky notes create a creamy texture that lingers on the finish. There is elegance and vibrancy in this wine that will continue to evolve over the next 20+ years.
93 Points
— James Suckling
93 Points
This complex red shows cedar, currants, cherries and nutmeg on the nose, with hints of gingerbread spices. It’s well-structured with a full body and firm, fine-grained tannins. Spicy finish. Try from 2027.
March 2025
Additional Scores:
94
Decanter
2021 Vintage
93
Wine Spectator
2021 Vintage
93
Wine Enthusiast
2021 Vintage
Behind the Wine
2022 Shaw Cabernet Sauvignon
Each year the Washington wine industry chooses an exemplary vintner and grower from amongst its peers. The 2015 honor went to Shaw Vineyards and DeLille Cellars, spanning more than 50 years of combined experience as vanguards of Washington’s wine industry. To acknowledge this tribute, we selected some of our finest barrels of Shaw Vineyards Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon for a limited production wine exclusive to our wine club. Now, we’ve opened this wine to everyone, so that all can taste the product of our most beloved partnership. Wines from here are bold and hedonistic with magnificent purity of fruit. Enjoy a glass as a classic example of the stellar wine lineage of Washington State.
Vineyards
Located in the northwest corner of Red Mountain (known as the ‘canyons’ area), this sun-drenched vineyard grows in the steep, rocky slopes facing due west.
Winemaking
Single Vineyard Block. Stainless steel fermented, 14-16 days on skins. Barrel aged 20 months in French oak (90% new). Bottle aged 10 months prior to release.