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Gold Medal | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Tasting Notes

This wine opens with enticing aromas of fudge, cherry cordial, and blackberry, layered with hints of vanilla paste and sarsaparilla. On the palate, rich dark flavors take center stage, complemented by warm baking spices and a luscious, full-bodied structure. Broad, coating tannins create a luxurious texture, leading to a bold and enduring finish that balances depth with complexity.

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 for this illustrious wine is sourced from our Lagomarsino Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. The wine incorporates Petite Sirah from our Wild Oak Estate Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley, showcasing familial similarities and the delicate nuance of the terroir.

Winemaker Notes

The Cabernet Sauvignon lots were fermented individually before going to barrel to age for 15 months. The lots were chosen for their unique expression of the vineyard, ranging from brightly fruit-forward wines to rich, savory lots. The Petite Sirah was blended in 3 months before bottling, bringing a lifted blueberry and floral note to complement the Cabernet and round out the final blend. Vineyard Notes The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from our Lagomarsino Estate Vineyard in Russian River Valley and blends unique blocks from this hillside vineyard. The Petite Sirah is sourced from our Wild Oak Estate Vineyard in the Sonoma Valley.

WINEMAKER

Chris Louton

COLLECTION

Classic Collection

GRAPE VARIETIES

86% Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Petite Sirah

ALCOHOL

14.9 %

CASES PRODUCED

885

AGING

15 Months

Bottling Date

May 2025

Barrel

78% French Oak, 22% American Oak, 38% New Oak Oak