Winemaker Notes
The 2017 vintage Counterfeit Cabernet Sauvignon is a rustic wine that features a ripe floral nose with hints of herbs and sweet oak. Upon first sip your palate explodes with ripe dark berries and notes of cedar, leading to and elegant core of earthy savory noes, mocha and dried fruits.
Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
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.