Winemaker Notes
This wine is deep ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, anise, toffee and mocha. Flavors of roasted nuts and dark cassis are followed by a smooth, well-balanced mouthfeel. Rich, creamy hints of baked blackberry pie are elegantly supported by medium, supple tannins. Its dense and concentrated fruit underscores the wine's potential for evolution.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine is lively and exuberant, with aromas of dark berries, fine herbs, and notes of dried flowers and crushed mint on the nose. The fruit on the palate is vibrant, with lush Danson plum, cherry, dried bay Laurel, and coriander leading to a supple, dry finish. Aerate and enjoy with grilled lamb loin, pomegranates, and seasonal veggies.
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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.