2022 Au Sommet

靈魂 Hook：山頭出品，冷夜慢熟，濃縮但不沉悶。

為什麼選它？
- 高海拔園址 -> 果實更集中、酸度衛生，入口有彈性。
- 低產量老藤 -> 味道更集中、儲存與分享都有回報。
- 少量辛香調配 -> 馥郁但不搶主線，立刻飲用也舒服。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開有黑莓和一抹紫羅蘭，薄荷香帶來清爽感，些微香草與輕烘木香把結構拉整齊。單寧不是粗糙型，而是細緻、扎實的骨架，適合先醒一小時，聚餐時慢慢品出層次。

田地與釀造：酒來自 Atlas Peak 高海拔山坡，日照強而夜間降溫大，果實成熟期拉長，天然酸度與風味更平衡；釀酒以小心控制產量、橡木陳年來柔順單寧與增添香辛感。

場景化配餐指南：週末與朋友烤大塊牛排、節日晚餐的慢燉羊膝、或配帶香料的地中海菜都很合適；想馬上喝，醒一個小時效果最好。

降維打擊對比：比起同價位的名牌 Napa，這瓶更直接呈現高山礦感與結構，保存潛力佳，但現階段飲用即可享受其香料與黑果的吸引力。

Soul Hook: High-elevation Napa power—polished structure with minty black fruit and a poised backbone.

Why choose it?
- Estate mountain site -> cleaner, riper fruit and pronounced tension on the palate.
- Low-yield hillside vines -> concentrated flavours that reward short cellar time or further aging.
- Subtle spice lift -> immediate approachability while remaining age-worthy.

Sommelier's Note: This 2022 shows dense blackcurrant layered with violet and a cool spearmint lift. Oak spices are finely woven; tannins are lacy and well-grained, giving structure without heaviness. Approachable now after an hour’s decant, yet built to evolve gracefully over a decade.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested from low-yielding hillside blocks; small percentage of a spice component was blended to add aromatic lift. Matured in oak to polish tannins and integrate savory notes.

Vineyard: Perched high on Atlas Peak (~2,100 ft), the vineyard avoids valley fog, benefits from intense sun and cooling night drops—ideal for slow, balanced ripening and concentrated aromatics.

Occasions & Pairing: Best with roast or grilled red meats—think bone-in sirloin or slow roasted lamb—plus richer Mediterranean or North African spiced dishes. Decant ~60 minutes for immediate pleasure.

Competitive Edge: Offers focused mountain pedigree and age-worthiness at a price that undercuts many cult Napa alternatives—structured, refined and ready to drink sooner.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, violet, spearmint, savory herbs, light oak spice, concentrated, full-bodied, fine-grained tannins, mountain freshness, age-worthy
• Food Matching: Beef and venison (grilled or roasted), Slow roast lamb shanks, Corn-fed bone-in sirloin, Pigeon pastilla (spiced starter), Pork with aubergine (Chinese-style braise)
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 97%, Petit Verdot : 3%,

Winery

Au Sommet 酒莊（Atlas Peak 高地）

Au Sommet Winery