The 2022 BETTINA lands at 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot, containing relatively more Franc than previous vintages. With fruit hailing from St. Helena and Howell Mountain (with a touch from Bryant Family Vineyard, about 5%), the grapes are co-fermented together in tank to build complexity from an early stage. Stem
inclusion on Cabernet Franc has become an often utilized maneuver to the fermentation to add some floral characteristics and leafy tannins to the mix. Aged in 60% new, 40% used French oak for 22 months, and held in bottle for an additional 12 months,
the BETTINA has arrived. The nose pops effusively with red fruits and alpine botanicals. On the palate, the tannins are integrated, seamless, and plush. There is a whipped-like density to the wine with a long finish. It can be enjoyed now, but it also has longevity.

98 Decanter / 97 James Suckling / 97+ The Wine Advocate