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Lagomarsino Vineyard
96 pts., Double Gold | Sunset International Wine Competition
91 pts. | James Suckling
Tasting Notes
The aromas of this estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon are robust and inviting, with dark plum, espresso, pastry, cassis, and dark fudge leading the way. Earthy undertones of sandalwood and leather emerge as the wine opens up. On the palate, a succulent chocolate cordial-like quality greets the front of the mouth, followed by waves of boysenberry, licorice, and Earl Grey tea. The wine has a full, textured mouthfeel with firm, defined tannins that amplify its most decadent fruit qualities. The finish is long and elegant.
Vintage Notes
Cooler temperatures and an abundance of spring rains in 2023 pushed back the first day of harvest to the beginning of September. The later start and extra ripening time for the fruit allowed flavors and color to develop slowly for depth and concentration. Warm fall days spread harvest out past the end of October for many of the red varieties, with a final pick of Merlot delivered to the winery on November 2.
Vineyard Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit for this lush red wine comes from our Certified Sustainable Estate Lagomarsino Vineyard in Russian River Valley. This scenic vineyard, just south of the town of Healdsburg, ascends into the foothills, providing warm, sunny days above the fog line, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The long growing season of the Russian River Valley allows full ripeness but with less aggressive tannins than in warmer regions.
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, 57% new. The wine is kept 15 months in barrel before final blending.
