The 2022 Ad Vivum Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully composed expression of Sleeping Lady Vineyard — focused, pure, and quietly powerful. The wine opens with layered aromatics of dark cherry, warm plum, crushed violets, and subtle savory notes. On the palate, it is refined and textural, with vibrant dark fruit framed by fine, even tannins that build gracefully. There’s an underlying brightness that keeps the wine lifted, while mineral and herbal accents add depth and detail. The finish is long, smooth, and delicately structured, suggesting impressive ageability without sacrificing early approachability. A poised, elegant vintage that captures the precision and clarity this site is known for.

AD VIVUM was founded by Chris Phelps, the consulting winemaker for Inglenook and founding winemaker at Dominus Estate. The genesis of what would become AD VIVUM dates back to 2005 when Chris Phelps began working with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Sleeping Lady Vineyard on a purely experimental level. By 2007, he was convinced that the site could produce world-class wine. Lary Bettinelli, the owner of Sleeping Lady, agreed to set aside a small block of vines for Phelps. Since 2007, Phelps has produced AD VIVUM, his single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet sourced from the Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, California.