Winemaker Notes
Intense aromas of black cherry, violet, black peppercorn and smoky charred notes, complemented by concentrated flavors of blackberry jam, black currant and spicy clove.
Pair with spicy chorizo chili, barbecue brisket or garlic chicken wings.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Mouth-filling notes of blackberry, graphite, smoky leather, and dark chocolate coat the tongue and make a lasting impression. As rich as it is, this delicious wine possesses balance between fruit, oak, and acidity. The flavors go on and on.
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.