2023 The Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 THE WEDDING TREE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Each of our Cabernet Sauvignons are crafted from over 25 different blocks and styled in a way that shows what this grape can do throughout one vineyard. The Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon is an evolution of the original Kate’s & B’s wine that was named for the wives of the founders and crafted in a way that showed the elegance of the grape and subtlety of tannins that only Alexander Valley and our special spot at Bell Mountain Vineyard can create. We have renamed this same style of Cabernet Sauvignon after an ancient, stately olive tree that provided the backdrop for the first wedding ever held at Bell Mountain more than 20 years ago. This tree cast its great branches over the couple as they shared their vows and endured all the wonders and harshness that mother nature has thrown at Bell Mountain over the years. This tree remains steadfast as it did all those years ago and remains a symbol of love and devotion today.
The 2023 Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon offers generous aromas of blackberry, blueberry crumble, black plum, fresh walnuts, rosemary, violets, coffee, caramel, and espresso. On the palate, good acidity, concentration, and palate density, with lush tannins that resolve into a silky finish. This wine is bursting with flavor and easy to drink now but has potential to age.
Vintage 
The 2023 vintage was exceptional in so many ways and is expected to stand out as one of the finest. Beginning with a much-needed abundance of rainfall, a welcome relief after three years of intense drought, the vineyard came back to life with vibrant soil and canopies. A cool spring and summer allowed for a prolonged and gradual ripening period, resulting in exceptional phenolic ripeness and abundant flavors without excessively high sugar levels. Harvest kicked off later than usual, progressing at a steady pace that required lots of patience. This promises to be a vintage worth remembering and one that will let Bell Mountain truly express itself. We can't wait to savor the fruits of this extraordinary season.