“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin
The 2021 growing season was framed by a unusually dry winter, with rainfall measuring less than one-third of average. Vines, stressed yet focused, produced tiny, flavor-packed berries, naturally limiting yields and amplifying character. A warm even summer unfolded without major heat spikes, and a long, gentle fall allowed harvest at the ideal moment.
The result? A wine that feels composed and confident. In the glass, the wine shimmers with a dark violet core and brilliant clarity, like a gemstone forged under pressure. The nose opens with a kaleidoscope of blackberry, cassis, pomegranate, spices and cracked pepper, layered over notes of Yellowstone saddle leather and dark chocolate. The palate is equally commanding — plush, velvety, yet sculpted, with layers of tobacco, Luxardo cherry and gentle oak. Firm and polished tannins and a long, graceful finish hint at decades of aging potential.
In a region accustomed to acclaim, it takes something truly remarkable to stand apart—and the 2021 vintage of Linked Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon does exactly that. Born from adversity and sculpted by precision, this wine is a masterclass in balance, intensity, and finesse. It demands attention not with opulence alone, but with a kind of quiet brilliance - it’s just that good!
211 Cases Produced