Paysan, Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, San Benito County, California 2022 natural It seduces with both its

It seduces with both its structure and its aromatic qualities

and rhubarb

The fragrance of toasted wild hazelnuts is spiked with cinnamon

This site is the first of the three to be harvested

Castello di Verduno is a historic Piemontese estate that makes classic Barolo and Barbaresco from prime vineyard sites in both appellations

Paysan, Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, San Benito County, California 2022 natural It seduces with both itsPaysan's organic Cabernet Sauvignon comes from two vineyards: the 60 year old Brigantino Vineyard originally planted for Almaden and the 45 year old Wheeler Ranch growing in calcareous alluvial deposits over the San Benito Arroyo. 5% of the wine is Petit Verdot from a nearby vineyard, which adds a little heft. All vineyards experience warm days and cold nights, typical of the Central Coast, allowing these late ripening Bordeaux varieties to be picked