The oldest plantings at Heart of the Hill date back to 2006, making it a relative newcomer to our estate repertoire. Planting a vineyard is cash-intensive, which why we staggered the process, adding 20 acres each season through 2014. Since then, the site developed a powerhouse reputation on Red Mountain, cherished by winemakers and wine critics alike for deep concentration, pure blue and red fruit character, and stout tannin structure.

Our 2022 version is a modern take on a venerable classic, with Cabernet Sauvignon as the lead blender alongside Merlot (12%), and Petit Verdot (6%).

We do not vineyard-designate with reckless abandon. A vineyard-designated wine must fulfill two requirements:

1. Represent the vineyard in the best possible light.

2. Offer a compelling, distinctive departure from multi-vineyard blends.

This 2022 bottling checks both boxes emphatically; it's a true showcase that deserves to sit atop our portfolio.