2022 Castiel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml - 95 Points JD

Graileys Price - $165.00 per bottle

Final Vintage from Scarecrow Winemaker - Celia Welch

We have had the immense pleasure of hosting the Castiel Estate proprietors Dave and Kathleen DiCesaris in the club, such a wonderful couple and the driving force behind one of our members' most consistently re-ordered Cabs. The top-drawer heirloom fruit which creates Castiel Estate is sourced from the west-facing slopes of Howell Mountain, an extraordinary, coveted place which is home to such illustrious neighbors as Hundred Acre, Lokoya, Dana & Abreu. The two flagship vineyards are expertly farmed by legendary viticulturist Jim Barbour, and the equally iconic winemaker Celia Welch (of Scarecrow fame) has produced wines of impeccable quality on this estate since the inaugural 2014 vintage. Sadly, Celia has decided to scale back her many ongoing projects to concentrate on her own winery Corra and her consultancy at Scarecrow. So, when Jim delivered the raw fruit into Celia's magic hands for her final vintage at Castiel, there was only one possible outcome - a rich, lush wine of incredible depth, elegance and sophistication, which drinks like one of the big-name cults but remains infinitely more affordable. Only a minuscule 345 cases were produced, and just a handful of those made it into Texas. If you're quick...we have you covered.

Only 36 Bottles Available - First come, first served.

95 Points Jeb Dunnuck - "Terrific notes of currants, dark chocolate, leather, and leafy herbs all emerge from the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it shows ripe tannins, beautiful balance, and classic tobacco notes. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon spent 22 months in 70% new oak and will evolve nicely for 12-15 years."