JOEL GOTT CABERNET SAUVIGNON PASO ROBLES 2022

Few California brands scaled as fast as Joel Gott without losing regional specificity — their Paso Robles Cabernet leans into what the appellation actually does well. Calcareous, limestone-rich soils and the Templeton Gap's diurnal swings, where daytime heat drops sharply overnight, preserve acidity while pushing full ripeness. The result is black cherry and plum with mocha and dried herb undercurrents, a plush, full-bodied frame with firm tannins, and a finish that closes on dark chocolate and black pepper with a mineral thread throughout.