Accolades
92 Pts | Wine Enthusiast | August 2023
92 Pts | Jeb Dunnuck | July 2023
94 Pts | Tasting Panel | February 2022
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Tasting Notes
Rich and full-bodied this Cabernet delivers layered aromas of black licorice, vanilla bean, sweet tobacco, and graham cracker followed by concentrated flavors of dark Bing cherry, wild berry compote, and allspice. Structured yet silky on the palate, the finish is lengthy and vibrant.
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for our Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 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, 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.
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Accolades
93 Points & Highly Recommended | Decanter Magazine
92 Points | James Suckling
90 Points | Wine Spectator
Gold Medal | TEXSOM International Competition
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 | 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
Seasonal Mezze menu
These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.
This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.
Sweet
Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜
Sour/Acidic
Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚
Rich/Fats & Oils
Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛
Bitterness
Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛
Allergen Key
🥛 Dairy 🥜 Nuts 🥚 EggsSeasonal pairing menu
This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.
2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno | Cucumber | Fried Shallot
2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese
Sonoma Valley
– Paired With –
Stuffed Zucchini
Roasted Tomato & Sage Sugo | Parmesan | Crunchy Garlic
Crispy Capers | Sunflower
2022 Old Vines Zinfandel
Giovanetti Vineyard, Russian River Valley
– Paired With –
Petite Eggplant & Mozzarella Lasagna
Pepper & Saffron Puree’ | Jimmy Nardello Relish | Finocchiona
Parsley
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Rockpile
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak with Gremolata
Yukon Gold & Black Truffle Mousseline | Red Wien Braised Cabbage Chanterelles | Beef Demiglace
2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble