William Hill California Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
William Hill
Label Name:
 
California Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
California (Red Hills, Lake County; Sonoma; Monterey)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90 points (Issue date: May 1, 2025); winery cites 90 points (Wine Enthusiast)

Tasting Note
Velvety and fruit-forward with black cherry, baked blackberry and dark plum, plus black pepper, toasted vanilla and dark chocolate; smooth, juicy palate and a dry, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: rosemary-grilled steak, roasted lamb, beef stew, hard cheeses (aged cheddar, gouda). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan beef, beef teriyaki, grilled yakitori (dark-meat).

Production Method
Fruit destemmed and crushed; fermented in stainless steel (max ~90°F), underwent malolactic fermentation, then aged in oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Founded by William (Bill) Hill in the 1970s on the Silverado Bench; now part of E&J Gallo (since 2007). Sources fruit from Lake County, Sonoma and Monterey.