Paysan, Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, San Benito County, California 2022 femalewinemaker Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta

Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta de Senhora da Ribeira

5% Roesler

This type of soil brings stony mineral flavors to the wine

Giuseppe (‘Giugi’) Sesti

Paysan, Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, San Benito County, California 2022 femalewinemaker Quinta do Bomfim and QuintaPaysan's organic Cabernet Sauvignon comes from two vineyards: the 60 year old Brigantino Vineyard originally planted for Almaden and the 45 year old Wheeler Ranch growing in calcareous alluvial deposits over the San Benito Arroyo. 5% of the wine is Petit Verdot from a nearby vineyard, which adds a little heft. All vineyards experience warm days and cold nights, typical of the Central Coast, allowing these late ripening Bordeaux varieties to be picked