The Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon is our most popular wine at Taplin Cellars, and it is no secret why. Made from blocks of our estate vineyard that are hand-selected by our winemaker, Julien Fayard, the Terra 9 delivers a knock-out wine (especially for the price) year after year. The 2022 is already winning hearts, so we decided to put together a list of reasons why you will love it too.

Top 5 Reasons to Love the 2022 Terra 9:

1. Cooler vintage, hot personality! 2022 brought chilly weather initially, with some heat spikes later in the season that gave us seriously smooth results. This vintage is all about finesse – no drama, just delicious.
2. Pairings that pop. Our Estate Host, Peter, is currently serving the 2022 Terra 9 with a chipotle and cayenne biscuit spread with a dollop of cranberry cabernet jam and a piece of creamy Toscano cheese soaked in syrah, and each bite echoes the wine’s complexity while softening its edges. Plus, if you’re looking to make a full meal, don’t forget Peter’s Lamb Lollipops and Bacon Jam recipe he shared with us recently.
3. It’s a smooth operator. Silky tannins, rich cherry-plum vibes, and just a hint of cocoa and black pepper. It’s structured, sultry, and ready to drink now.
4. Layers for days. This wine doesn’t just taste good, it evolves. It’s got mystery, minimality, and that “where have you been all my life?” kind of finish.
5. Did someone say single-vineyard? In this complicated world of wine, many wines are sourced from different vineyards. There is nothing wrong with that, but when a wine comes from a single, family-owned source, that’s definitely a reason to sit up and take note.

Head to our shop to purchase the 2022 Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon, and be sure to let us know what reasons we should be adding to this list!