Winemaker Notes
The Director’s Cabernet Sauvignon greets you with aromas of toffee, espresso, and blackberry. Melted tannins and a lush, velvety midpalate reveal flavors of blackberry, cherry, cassis, and wild berry, with a hint of toasted nuts and almonds on the long, impressive finish.
This robust wine pairs well with prime rib, New York strip and filet mignon.
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3.7% Petite Verdot, 3.3% Other
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine displays punchy aromas of blackberry, plum and black pepper on the nose, while the palate brings flavors of currant, licorice, mint and a modicum of capsicum. The finish feels tannic and intense but will most surely soften with a few years in the cellar.
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.