The Setting Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)

Established in 2014, The Setting is a collection of luxury wines created by three friends: Jeff Cova, Noah McMahon and winemaker Jesse Katz. Jesse’s experience spans 19 harvests at internationally acclaimed wineries such as Chateau Petrus, Robert Foley, and was a part of the winemaking team at Screaming Eagle. The Setting Wines is a culmination of relationships spanning decades from Napa to Sonoma County to Willamette Valley, sourcing from some of the most prestigious vineyards the regions have to offer. Recently, Jesse was named Wine Enthusiast’s Global Winemaker of the Year for 2025.

The 2022 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon consists of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from two unique vineyard sites within Alexander Valley. The different elevations, soil types and microclimates within each property make for one stunning and multifaceted Cabernet Sauvignon. The majority of this fruit comes from a special property called "Battle Family Vineyard" which sits at the very top of Chalk Hill Road overlooking the entire Alexander Valley. We source from four different blocks that each add their own personality and complexity to the wine. This wine is sourced from cooler vineyard sites which gives it a bright acidity accentuating the tannins and formulates a beautiful texture throughout the palate. 

The 2022 showcases a beautiful balance of boldness and finesse exuding a true sense of place of the two vineyard sites it is sourced from. With red volcanic soils in the heart of the appellation, this fruit is terroir-driven with powerful elegance and complexity. Our Winemaker Jesse Katz crafts this wine to be vibrant and fresh in style with aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and dark plum, intertwined with notes of cedar, dried herbs and hint of mocha. With well-structured tannins, it has a supple and velvety mouthfeel with a lingering finish making for a perfectly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon.