2022 Hourglass "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

The 2022 Hourglass Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a compelling expression of the winery's original Calistoga estate. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, all grapes are harvested by hand and vinified separately in small lots, allowing every vineyard block to be evaluated on its own merits before the final blend is assembled. Guided by winemaker Tony Biagi, the wine is crafted with gentle extraction to preserve both power and elegance, then matured for approximately 20 months in French oak barrels, about 80% of which are new.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Founded in 1992 by Jeff Smith and now led by Jeff and his wife, Carolyn, Hourglass farms two exceptional estate vineyards in Calistoga: the original Hourglass Estate and the Blueline Estate, where volcanic soils, gravel, and fractured shale naturally produce low yields of intensely concentrated fruit. Under the direction of acclaimed winemaker Tony Biagi, Hourglass has refined a style that emphasizes vineyard expression over excess. Biagi, whose résumé includes PlumpJack, Cade, and a number of Napa Valley's most sought-after Cabernet programs, is known for crafting wines that marry power with freshness, structure, and remarkable finesse. His thoughtful, hands-on approach in both the vineyard and cellar allows each site to speak clearly while preserving balance and age-worthiness.