Arnot-Roberts 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Montecillo Vineyard Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County

Some vineyards don’t just grow grapes—they demand a voice. Montecillo is one of them.

Perched at 1,700 feet on rocky volcanic ridges, Montecillo Vineyard’s old, dry‑farmed roots press into thin soils for intense flavor concentration. The 2022 Cabernet reflects that alpine tension—low in alcohol, high in intent.

It opens with bracing notes of wild alpine herbs, eucalyptus, and salted blood‑orange zest. The palate is striking: crunchy red fruits—cherry, bramble, tart pomegranate—shape the middle while anise, chicory, graphite, and smoked sea‑salt lace the finish.

There’s freshness in restraint, not heaviness. With its bone‑dry acidity and mineral backbone, it vibrates with energy and authenticity—pure, poised, and built for the long haul.

This is not just a Cabernet—it’s the residue of place, elevation, and old-vine persistence captured in a glass.