2022 Murray Cabernet Sauvignon
Reviews
91 points from Eric Guido with Vinous
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Murray is darkly floral with a rich blend of crushed black cherries, cinnamon and clove lifted by hints of dusty rose. It soothes with round textures and crisp red berry fruits as a cascade of sweet spice swirls throughout. Juicy acidity maintains fantastic energy as it finished with excellent length and beguiling tart blend of raspberry and citrus. The 2022 is a fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon, espeically at this price point.
Tasting notes
A beautiful ruby color, this wine is very fruity with lots of plum and just a hint of characteristic Red Mountain minerality. It is very smooth with a slight texture of tannin on the back. This wine is a real Cab crowd pleaser!
Other notes
Original price $30
Vineyard
Red Mountain AVA 100%
Out of Line Estate Vineyard 68%
In 2005 we finished planting 10 acres of vineyard: 6 acres planted with 5 clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, 2½ acres planted with 4 clones of Merlot, and ½ acres of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot – with all of the plant material certified to be free of diseases and pests. Our vineyard rows are canted eleven degrees off of north-south. This orientation more evenly balances the sun exposure on each side of the vine row, increasing the exposure on the east and decreasing it on the west.
Tinte Vineyard (formerly E&E Shaw Vineyard) 32%
Planted in 1995 by Ed and Eve Shaw, Tinte Vineyard has been part of the Hightower story since 1999. Known for its intense color, concentrated dark fruit, and firm tannin structure, this site adds depth and character to our wines. Like every parcel on Red Mountain, it brings its own nuances, shaped by the Worden Silt Loam soils that force the vines to struggle and ultimately focus their energy into the fruit. We are grateful to the Shaws—not only for their vineyard, but also for Eve’s creative touch as the artist behind the original Murray label.
This easygoing Cab shows off a lovely ruby color and juicy plum flavors, with just a hint of Red Mountain’s earthy character. Smooth and approachable, it finishes with a gentle touch of tannin. A great pick for any occasion, this is a Cabernet everyone can enjoy.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Varietal Composition | Cabernet Sauvignon 96%, Malbec 4% |
| Appellation | Red Mountain |
| Vineyard | Out of Line Estate Vineyard 68%, Tinte Vineyard 32% |
| Harvest Date | 10/05/2022 |
| Aging | 17 months in barrel |
| Residual Sugar | <0.1g/L |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Wine Style | 25% New Oak |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 685 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
91 points from Eric Guido with Vinous
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Murray is darkly floral with a rich blend of crushed black cherries, cinnamon and clove lifted by hints of dusty rose. It soothes with round textures and crisp red berry fruits as a cascade of sweet spice swirls throughout. Juicy acidity maintains fantastic energy as it finished with excellent length and beguiling tart blend of raspberry and citrus. The 2022 is a fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon, espeically at this price point.
Red Mountain AVA 100%
Out of Line Estate Vineyard 68%
In 2005 we finished planting 10 acres of vineyard: 6 acres planted with 5 clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, 2½ acres planted with 4 clones of Merlot, and ½ acres of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot – with all of the plant material certified to be free of diseases and pests. Our vineyard rows are canted eleven degrees off of north-south. This orientation more evenly balances the sun exposure on each side of the vine row, increasing the exposure on the east and decreasing it on the west.
Tinte Vineyard (formerly E&E Shaw Vineyard) 32%
Planted in 1995 by Ed and Eve Shaw, Tinte Vineyard has been part of the Hightower story since 1999. Known for its intense color, concentrated dark fruit, and firm tannin structure, this site adds depth and character to our wines. Like every parcel on Red Mountain, it brings its own nuances, shaped by the Worden Silt Loam soils that force the vines to struggle and ultimately focus their energy into the fruit. We are grateful to the Shaws—not only for their vineyard, but also for Eve’s creative touch as the artist behind the original Murray label.
Tim & Kelly Hightower
Tim and Kelly Hightower founded Hightower Cellars in 1997 in Woodinville, Washington with a simple philosophy: "Get the best grapes and don't screw them up." With their grape supply primarily coming from Red Mountain, the husband and wife co-winemaking team set out to make high quality wine, beginning with their first vintage: 221 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Today Tim and Kelly aim to make wine that lets the powerful, concentrated fruit from Red Mountain speak for itself, producing wine with great character, that’s naturally beautiful and free from pretense. The result is a collection of well-balanced, nuanced wines that reveal something new and interesting each time you open a bottle. We like to think they’re wines with character through and through – in how they were made, how they taste, and in the connections they inspire.
