Winemaker Notes
This wine is immediately appealing, with aromatic waves of anise, mocha and brambly summer blackberries. The palate explodes with layered and elegant fruit, backed by structured, gripping tannins. Hints of cedar and cinnamon highlight the dark fruits, adding sophistication and a long, satisfying finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This bottling is deep with aromas of black plum, cassis, violet, black licorce and earth on the nose. The flavors present youthful blackberry, blueberry, citrus zest and dried herbs, wrapped around dark chocolate, integrated toasty oak, black truffle, mineral and a long, supple finish. Hold or drink until 2035.
In 1998, the Brassfield family realized the land’s true destiny was as a world-class wine property. As a result, Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard was established. With the new estate vineyards increased production, the winery has grown with additional tank & barrel storage capacity and a state-of-the-art crushing facility.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
Sitting on the northeast side of the Clear Lake appellation, this warm area boasts multiple soil types that allow growers a lot of flexibility and experimentation with grape varieties. While Sauvignon blanc is a mainstay, this zone excels with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, as well as other less common varieties like Barbera and Tempranillo.