Miro Cellars Hitchcock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, California

Sun cuts through the mist above the Chalk Hill ridgeline, illuminating rows of Cabernet vines clinging to volcanic slopes. The 2022 Miro Cellars Hitchcock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is born of this elevation and elemental tension, a mountain-grown wine that pulses with intensity. Concentrated, dark-fruited, and texturally rich, it’s a bold expression of site and vision.

Product Details:

• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• ABV: 14.9%
• Vineyard: Hitchcock Vineyard
• Winemaker/ Owner: Miro Tcholakov

Sensory Description:

Aromatically layered and brooding, this wine opens with dense notes of dark cherry, black plum, and wild blackberry. On the palate, intense dark stone fruit flavors meet a mineral edge, shaped by volcanic soils. Hints of cocoa, maple, mocha, and vanilla emerge from new oak, rounding out the wine's velvety texture. The finish is long, fruit-driven, and finely structured.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold — Sunset International Wine Competition (2025, 2022 Vintage)
• Gold — Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2025)
• Bronze — Los Angeles International Wine Competition (2025, 2022 Vintage)

Winemaker's Background:

Founded by Bulgarian-born winemaker Miro Tcholakov, Miro Cellars is a deeply personal project rooted in exploration and craftsmanship. With decades of experience in Sonoma County, Miro continues to seek out vineyards that offer unique terroir and untapped potential. The Hitchcock Vineyard, perched where three appellations converge, is his latest discovery, a steep, sun-drenched site yielding Cabernet Sauvignon of power and elegance.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 62–66°F to highlight the wine’s structure and aromatic complexity. Ideal alongside grilled ribeye, roasted duck with blackberry glaze, or aged cheddar. A rewarding companion now, or after years in the cellar.

The 2022 Miro Cellars Hitchcock Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is a mountain-born red of serious intent, dark, dynamic, and crafted for those who savor depth and detail.