Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, USA 2022 Champagne Pierre Paillard this ripe wine is also

this ripe wine is also dense with firm tannins

This has immensely concentrated fruits with powerful yet silky tannins

Pale yellow in hue

What sticks with you about this global blend of Napa and Southern Australian wine is the intense and transparent purple and blue fruit

bright with delicate mahogany nuances

Valravn Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, USA 2022 Champagne Pierre Paillard this ripe wine is alsoDecidedly ripe vintage Bordeaux inspired with a balance of savory and sweet that is immediately apparent in the clove baking spice meets cassis dark berry aromatics. Smooth tannin structure with high tones, opulent fruit, and notes of espresso and dark chocolate.