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93 Points & Gold Medal | North Coast Wine Competition
91 Points | Tasting Panel Magazine
91 Points & Gold Medal | Sommelier's Choice
Tasting Notes
Balanced and vibrant, this medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon shows off expressive aromas and flavors of dark, red fruits and berries with notes of black licorice, cocoa powder, dried sage, and toast. the oak is well integrated for good structure and a smooth, lingering finish.
Vintage Notes
A fairly mild spring and summer with few heat spikes allowed our 2018 harvest to begin right after Labor day, later than previous years. The consistent growing season and cooler temperatures allowed for slow ripening and deep flavor development resulting in exceptional quality fruit with remarkable balance and brightness.
Vineyard Notes
Fruit for our Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our estate vineyards in the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys, as well as from growers in Sonoma County’s other top appellations, including Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine.
Winemaker Notes
All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. the fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 20% new. the wines are kept 18 months in barrel before final blending.
WINEMAKER
COLLECTION
GRAPE VARIETIES
87% CABERNET SAUVIGNON
8% MERLOT
3% MALBEC
1% Petit VERDOT
1% CABERNET FRANC
8% MERLOT
3% MALBEC
1% Petit VERDOT
1% CABERNET FRANC
ALCOHOL
14.8 %
CASES PRODUCED
110,200
AGING
18 Months
Bottling Date
AUGUST 2020
Barrel
100% FRENCH OAK, 20% NEW
