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Primal Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Style: Full-bodied, structured dry red wine with polished tannins and bright acidity
Grapes & Terroir: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines at Hunter Ranch, California; regeneratively farmed vineyard with organic practices
Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, aged one year in neutral French oak, bottled unfined and unfiltered; no added sugar
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve at 60–65°F; decanting for 30–60 minutes recommended to allow the wine to open
Pairing: Argentinian asado (grilled beef)
Similar To: Left Bank Bordeaux or Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; shares the structure and dark fruit profile with added California approachability

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Tasting notes

Inky ruby with a violet rim. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, dried thyme, graphite, and a hint of cocoa. The palate delivers bold blackberry, cassis, iron, and tobacco notes, framed by polished tannins and bright acidity. Finishes with black pepper and loam.

Food pairings

Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, beef bourguignon, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto, barbecued brisket, dark chocolate desserts

Product description

Primal Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a collaboration between Primal Wine and Sonoma-based winemaker Jack Sporer of Fres.co. Sourced from old vines at Hunter Ranch, a vineyard practicing regenerative farming, this California Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the depth that mature vines can achieve. The grapes are organically grown and vinified with minimal intervention—fermented naturally, aged in neutral French oak for one year, then bottled unfined and unfiltered. Primal Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 delivers a full-bodied profile with well-integrated tannins and a persistent finish, typical of low-intervention California winemaking at its best.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red
Wine Style:, Full Body
Grapes:, Cabernet Sauvignon
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2022
Alcohol:, 12.7%
Country:, United States
Region:, California
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Important Compliance Requirements

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Re-shipping a Package

If a package is returned to us after three failed delivery attempts, we can only re-ship the wine upon payment of a re-shipping fee, to be determined based on the shipping address and number of bottles. Shipping wine is extremely expensive. We are sorry about this, but we have no other choice. Please make sure there's always someone at the address you enter as your shipping address.

If you'd like to receive a refund for a package that was returned to us after FedEx made three delivery attempts, we can do that but we must keep a $20 refund fee; FedEx charges us a lot of money for returns, unfortunately, I can't stress this enough.

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Heat/Frost damage

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Returns Policy

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us at (424) 414-2040 or via e-mail at hello@primalwine.com between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Sunday, we would like to understand and try to solve your concerns. We can offer refunds only as store credit.

Producer profile

Primal Wine Mono

Primal Wine Mono represents a series of exclusive collaboration wines produced in partnership with like-minded natural winemakers. The Primal Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is crafted by Jack Sporer of Fres.co, a Sonoma County-based producer committed to regenerative farming and low-intervention winemaking.

Jack Sporer is a Sonoma native who worked harvests around the globe before returning home to launch Fres.co in 2019. He also owns and operates Magnolia Wine Services, a custom crush facility in Sonoma that has become a hub for natural winemakers in the region. Through Magnolia, Sporer fosters a collaborative community of producers who share a commitment to sustainable viticulture and honest winemaking.

Fres.co sources exclusively from organically and regeneratively farmed vineyards. The philosophy centers on the belief that healthy soil produces stronger vines, more robust grapes, and ultimately more expressive wines. Practices like dry farming, no-till cultivation, and rotational sheep grazing characterize the vineyards Sporer works with. In the cellar, wines ferment with native yeasts, complete malolactic fermentation, and age in neutral French oak to preserve fruit purity while adding texture.

The Primal collaboration began after Primal Wine's founder met Jack Sporer at the RAW Wine Fair in Los Angeles in 2021. Impressed by the precision and distinctly Californian character of Fres.co's wines, a partnership developed naturally. The Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon represents the collaboration's commitment to producing wines with minimal intervention that still deliver the structure and depth expected from California Cabernet.

Explore other wines from the Primal collaboration series, including the Fres.co x Primal Cali Red Wine and Fres.co x Primal Cali Skin Contact Wine, or browse the best-sellers collection at Primal Wine.

Wine region

California, United States

California stands as the largest and most diverse wine-producing state in the United States, responsible for approximately 80% of the country's wine output. Its geography spans coastal valleys, mountain ranges, and inland plains, creating a remarkable variety of microclimates suited to dozens of grape varieties. From the fog-cooled slopes of Sonoma to the sun-drenched hillsides of Paso Robles, California's wine regions offer conditions for both elegant, cool-climate wines and bold, warm-climate reds.

Napa Valley remains the most recognized American Viticultural Area (AVA), celebrated worldwide for Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals the great wines of Bordeaux. The valley's diverse soils—volcanic, sedimentary, and alluvial—combined with the moderating influence of San Pablo Bay, produce wines of concentration and structure. Neighboring Sonoma County presents even greater diversity, with distinct sub-regions ranging from the cool Sonoma Coast, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, to warmer inland areas where Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive.

Central Coast encompasses a vast stretch from San Francisco Bay south to Santa Barbara, including Paso Robles—now one of California's most dynamic regions for Rhône varieties and Cabernet Sauvignon. Further north, Mendocino County has established itself as a leader in organic and sustainable viticulture, while Lodi's old-vine Zinfandel plantings, some dating to the 1880s, represent living California wine history.

A growing movement toward regenerative farming and natural winemaking has taken hold across the state. Producers increasingly prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar, producing wines that express their origins with clarity.

Explore the diversity of the Golden State in the California natural wine collection at Primal Wine, or browse American wines from across the country.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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