California Sound

Wine Details for 2022 California Sound, Red Wine, San Benito County

Variety: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Sangiovese, 10% Valdiguié, 9% Primitivo, 5% Zinfandel, 2% Montepulciano

Vintage: 2022

Wine Style: Dry red

Bottle Format: 750 ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Oak

Fermentation Details: Whole bunch

Oak Program: New French

Malolactic Fermentation: No

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 13.9

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Medium-bodied red

Aromatics: Strawberry, tobacco leaf, and rhubarb pie

Palate and Structure: Cherry, red plum, and violet with a graphite-driven, savory minerality.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2034

Serving Temperature: Room temperature

Food Pairings: Wood-fired Margherita pizza, herb-roasted chicken, or pasta with a savory red sauce and tobacco-smoked salt.

Brand Positioning: At Tank, we don’t just make wine—we make noise. California Sound is our tribute to the soul of the Golden State, where surfboards, guitars, and vineyards all ride the same wave. Inspired by the reverb-drenched riffs of surf rock legends and the free-spirited pulse of coastal California, this wine is our way of turning up the volume on what makes this place so damn special.

Story: Sourced entirely from the historic San Benito County AVA, this blend draws its character from a region shaped by time, terroir, and the ocean’s touch. Tucked between the Gabilan Range and the Santa Lucia Mountains, San Benito enjoys a moderate climate with cooling maritime breezes flowing in from the Pacific, creating ideal conditions for ripening grapes with freshness, balance, and nuance.