2022 Proprietary Red Wine

At the heart of our Proprietary Red is a deep love for blending — an art form we celebrate with every vintage. Each varietal is picked and vinified with intention, then married together in a way that elevates the whole beyond the sum of its parts. The varietal composition changes each year, but the fruit-forward and complex nature of this special wine remains consistent.

Member Price: $70-$84

This wine is a testament to our belief that blending is where intuition meets precision, and where our vineyard’s full potential comes to life – creating a wine that’s lively and juicy, with just the right balance of structure and charm.

The Proprietary family of wines are comprised of unique blends and varietals sourced entirely from our Rutherford Estate. Crafted with balance and a dedication to expressing our terroir, these wines represent an annual “homage” to the vintage and are made exclusively for members and guests of Round Pond Estate and not available elsewhere.

Tasting Notes

This juicy wine is full of bright fruit notes with hints of floral aromatics that leap out of the glass. The higher percentage of Malbec keeps a rich, dark fruit profile with lots of blackberry and raspberry while the Cabernet Franc adds a lavender note on the finish while providing good structure to the wine. Fully approachable with beautiful acidity and balanced tannins, this wine is sure to please every palate.

Vineyard Notes

The 2022 vintage was the third in a string of drought years. Despite the drought, there was well-timed Spring rain that boosted the vines’ vigor allowing for nicely established canopies for both shade and photosynthesis. The weather remained relatively mild and even, with routine fog patterns cooling nighttime and morning temperatures. At Labor Day, a significant heat wave impacted the entire Western States. At Round Pond, we sustained some heat damage but mostly came out unscathed thanks to our healthy vine canopies and overhead sprinklers. Our Sauvignon Blanc is planted on loose, alluvial soils derived from the volcanic Vaca Mountains. Round Pond’s “California sprawl” trellis systems provide excellent vine balance and diverse sun exposures.

Technical Details

Type:

Red

Region:

California

Appellation:

Rutherford

Vintage:

2022

Case Production:

1047