Winemaker Notes
Dark garnet velvet in color and texture, this Cabernet from Paso Robles highlights what the region is quickly being known for, those delicious Bordeaux grapes. Featuring rich dark fruits with notes of black cherry, blueberry, and spice, this full-bodied Cabernet showcases complex tannins and finishes with savory pepper spice and black currant from the Petit Verdot.
Pairs extremely well with all red meats and game.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Deep garnet in color, the 2022 Ammunition Cabernet Sauvignon opens with bold aromas of ripe dark fruits and toasted oak. On the palate, it is soft and smooth, delivering flavors of dried spices and blackberries. Its plush texture and mellow tannins make it an inspired companion to Korean-style short ribs (galbi), where the wine’s ripe fruit and spice play beautifully with the dish’s savory-sweet glaze. (Tasted: July 31, 2025, 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.