The 2022 Tusk L'Orange is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petite Verdot. The vineyard selection comprises 70% from our Pritchard Hills vineyards, and the balance from our Oakville and Coombsville vineyards. Each lot was individually fermented, averaging 4 days of cold soak and 19 days on the skins. Aged in oak barrels for 20 months from various French coopers and forests to carefully match the terroir of each vineyard block (90% new French Oak). This beautiful wine balances the elegance of our Pritchard Hill vineyard with just the right amount of Petite Verdot to provide enhanced structure and opulence. Our focus with this challenging vintage was to over-deliver and create a wine with an incredible palette of flavors. After tasting L'Orange, the result is spectacular, showcasing an extremely charming wine. This wine is "solaire" with dark berries, sweet ripe plum, creosote, tar, and spices. The mouthfeel is flowing, marked by a beautiful creme de cassis and ripe strawberries aromas and finishing with seductive and long tannins.