Winemaker Notes
Crafted by Master Enologist Tom Hinde, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are sourced from prime vineyards within the coastal Paso Robles region of California and hand sorted.
This juicy Cabernet spends nine months in mainly French oak, with a small percentage aged in American oak. On the nose there is a great floral quality coupled with sage and vanilla. The texture is velvety with dark fruit and berries, framed by a bright acidity with medium tannins that build to a long and concentrated finish. This wine pairs easily with grilled chicken or veggie burgers and French fries!
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.