2022 Philosophy
Tasting notes
This elegant Bordeaux-style blend begins with notes of black cherry, clove, and cedar. On the palate, layers of fresh blueberry, violet, dried strawberry and a touch of Tahitian vanilla lead to a lingering, complex finish with well-integrated tannins.
(phi·los·o·phy) the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 36% Petit Verdot, 29% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Virginia |
| Aging | 18 Months, 20% new and 80% used French oak |
| Residual Sugar | 0.0 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Wine Style | Bordeaux-style Blend |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 147 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Virginia |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
2022 was defined by location, location, location. Storms materialize throughout the growing season, but the severity and amount of rainfall depended on a vineyard’s location. Those vineyards that felt minimal impact (like Greenhill & naked Valley), saw higher tonnage totals in nearly all varietals as well as higher quality fruit. This Philosophy was sourced from Breaux Vineyards, Naked Valley, and Walsh Family.
This vintage was indeed perfect to bring back Philosophy. This Meritage blend relies heavily on the Naked Valley Petit Verdot & Merlot. The blending was laborious, but rewarding, creating what is a tight, softly tannic, decantable, and most notably age worthy wine. These qualities, backing up our tradition of fruit forward red winemaking, create one of the most exciting bottles Greenhill has produced.
