La Pelle Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

A layered and expressive Cabernet showing deep blackberry, cassis, and black cherry, lifted by dark chocolate, cedar, and baking spice. The palate is plush yet focused, with fine, silky tannins and lingering freshness through the finish.

Quick Facts

• Producer: La Pelle Wines

• Region: Napa Valley, California

• Vintage: 2022

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (with small supporting varieties, as blended)

• Farming: Sustainably farmed vineyards

• Aging: French oak (a portion new)

• Style: Elegant, concentrated, terroir-driven Napa Cabernet

Tasting Profile

Body: Full
Fruit: Blackberry • Cassis • Black Cherry
Oak: Subtle toast • Cocoa • Baking spice
Texture: Plush, polished, fine-grained tannins
Finish: Long, smooth, fresh

Why We Love It

La Pelle manages to capture the richness people love in Napa Cabernet — without heaviness. The winemaking here emphasizes precision, purity, and site expression, resulting in a Cabernet that is luxurious, deeply flavored, and remarkably drinkable even young.

This is the kind of bottle that feels thoughtful — for collectors, Napa lovers, or anyone who appreciates craft.

Winemaking & Story

Founded in 2016 by Maayan Koschitzky, Miguel Luna, and Pete Richmond, La Pelle was created to showcase Napa Valley terroir with intention and restraint.

Fruit comes from standout Napa AVAs — including Coombsville, Oak Knoll, Oakville, and St. Helena — each contributing its own nuance to the final blend.

Maayan’s approach focuses on:

• selective vineyard sourcing

• careful extraction

• balanced use of French oak

• preserving freshness and energy

The result is Cabernet with depth, precision, and site transparency.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at: 60–65°F (decant 45–60 minutes when young)

Pairs beautifully with:

• Ribeye or filet mignon

• Short ribs or braised lamb

• Truffle pasta or mushroom dishes

• Aged cheddar or alpine cheeses

Drink Now or Cellar

• Drink: now through 2032+

• Will soften and gain complexity over the next 5–8 years.

Estate / Producer Overview

La Pelle translates to “the shovel” — a nod to the handcrafted, vineyard-focused roots of the project.

With extensive Napa experience and deep vineyard relationships, the team crafts wines that emphasize:

• thoughtful farming

• precision in the cellar

• expression of place over power

This Cabernet highlights exactly why La Pelle has quickly become one of the most compelling modern Napa producers to watch.