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Tasting Notes
This full-bodied, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon presents layered aromas of cassis, dark chocolate, leather and cola that underscore the concentrated flavors of crushed dark berries, espresso and a hint of anise and vanilla bean. This classic wine has vibrancy, structure and a long, smooth finish.
Vintage Notes
The 2017 growing season started out wet with record-breaking rainfall refreshing our vineyards after several dry years. The mild spring led to timely bud break and good fruit set, followed by ideal conditions of cool mornings and warm, sunny days throughout the summer months. Our first grapes of the season were “blessed” on August 25.A few days of intense heat at the beginning of September sped up ripening throughout the region. Well-timed picks throughout the month meant the majority of fruit was in by the first week of October.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this Reserve wine is grown at high elevations on sloped hillsides with good drainage. Climbing as high as 1400 feet along the sun-drenched, western-facing slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, the fruit sits well above the fog line. Naturally protected from the wind, the area’s dry hot days combine with bracingly cold nights which puts an element of stress on the vines resulting in small clusters, small berries and intensified flavors.
Winemaker Notes
The grapes were hand-sorted and underwent a two-day cold soak prior to fermentation to extract optimal color and flavor. After primary fermentation, the wine was then aged in French oak barrels, 75% new, where it underwent malolactic fermentation, followed by 20 months of aging before bottling.
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Accolades
94 Points | Jeb Dunnuk | Apr 2018
92 Points | Wine & Spirits Magazine | Nov 2018
Gold Medal | Sonoma County Harvest Fair | Sept 2018
Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition | Jan 2018
90+ Points | Wine Advocate| Aug 2018
Accolades
93 Points & Highly Recommended | Decanter Magazine
92 Points | James Suckling
90 Points | Wine Spectator
Gold Medal | TEXSOM International Competition
Accolades
93 Points | Wine Enthusiast | Oct 2017
90+ Points | Wine Advocate | Apr 2017
Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Competition | Jan 2017
Best of Class | San Francisco Chronicle Competition | Jan 2017
Accolades
92 Pts | Wine Enthusiast | August 2023
92 Pts | Jeb Dunnuck | July 2023
94 Pts | Tasting Panel | February 2022