Winemaker Notes
The fruit for the Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested during the cool early morning hours. Following de-stemming, the grapes were fermented slowly in stainless steel fermenters and then pressed gently into stainless steel tanks. A portion of the wine is aged on a blend of American and French oak while another portion is maintained in stainless steel, providing blending options for the winemaker to craft a bold and structured wine.
Pair this full-bodied wine with equally bold dishes: spicy chorizo chili, barbecue brisket or garlic chicken wings.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 1924 Limited Edition Double Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 vintage offers a smooth and easy ride on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits pleasing aromas and flavors of black fruit, savory spices, and a hint of oak. Serve it with a nicely roasted rotisserie chicken. (Tasted: July 17, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.