Waterstone Special Select Cabernet Project C 2022

The backbone of this Cabernet Sauvignon is derived from a vineyard in the Atlas Peak AVA of Napa Valley where soils are volcanic in origin and have limited water retention. The balance of fruit is sourced from Coombsville and Oak Knoll. The small berry clusters and intense fruit from low-yielding vines create a wine with full flavor and longevity.

Bold. Layered. Unforgettable. This captivating Cabernet unfolds with complex aromas of ripe black cherries, warm toasted oak, decadent dark chocolate-balanced by creamy vanilla bean and a whisper of aromatic cedar. On the palate, it delivers a rich, medium to full bodied embrace: plush, rounded, soft tannins carry waves of juicy blackberries, lifted by a bright twist of orange zest that lingers long after the first sip. Project C allows Waterstone to spread its wings – a bold, boundary‑pushing expression that draws from exciting new vineyard sources and channels sought‑after styles, offering a thrilling, one‑of‑a‑kind alternative to their signature Cabernet bottlings. This is not just a wine – it’s an exploration in a glass.

Laurie Hook Head winemaker for Beringer is behind Project C who’s aim is to make world class Cabernet at affordable prices.