Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby color and rich hue. Complex with dark fruit flavors. Lush tannins with a long, elegant finish.
Pairs well with steak, grilled meats and portobello mushrooms.
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Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 Vanderpump Wines Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully-packed and offers excellent length on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine comes to the table with aromas and flavors of black fruits, violets, and a hint of oak. Enjoy it with the first cut from a prime rib. (Tasted: February 15, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.