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OUTWARD WINES Cabernet Sauvignon Massa Vineyard
OUTWARD WINES Cabernet Sauvignon Massa Vineyard
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The Outward Wines Cabernet Sauvignon from Massa Vineyard, located in the remote highlands of Carmel Valley at 1,500-1,700 feet elevation, is a distinctive expression of coastal California terroir. Sourced from the historic 1968 block of own-rooted vines, with some fruit from a 1971 block in the 2023 vintage, this wine is crafted from organically farmed grapes grown in granitic, sandy loam soils using dry-farming techniques. The 2022 and 2023 vintages are 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, fully destemmed and fermented on the skins for 30 days with native yeasts. After fermentation, the wine is basket pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months, bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its purity.
Tasting notes highlight brambly red and black fruits, leather, cedar, and dried herbs, with a robust bouquet of aromatics and well-integrated tannins. The 2022 vintage (12% ABV) offers energetic blackcurrant fruit with herbal hints of olive and thyme, while the 2023 vintage emphasizes a transparent, old-school California Cabernet style with balanced acidity and soft tannins, making it approachable yet cellar-worthy. This wine reflects Outward’s commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking, showcasing the unique character of Massa Vineyard’s historic vines and coastal mountain terroir.
