J. Garcia Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
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This Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, velvety, generous wine with subtle flavors of black cherries, cocoa, vanilla, dried herbs and spice. It features the lush mouthfeel characteristic of fine Sonoma County Cabernet.
A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon that would be a wonderful accompaniment to a lean cut of steak fresh off the grill or roasted lamb shanks in fresh berry reduction sauce. It would be equally at home with a hearty stew or tomato-based pasta dish.
Each release of J. Garcia wine features label art created from a unique piece of Jerry's striking and engaging artistic creations. The wines themselves are made by another talented artisan – winemaker Erik Olsen of the award-winning Clos du Bois winery in Sonoma County. The J. Garcia series is handcrafted from exceptional fruit sourced in the North Coast wine region, and reflects the rich, colorful quality of Jerry's art and music.
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.