Winemaker Notes
All lots were picked at sane sugar levels to retain the classic Cabernet Sauvignon perfume of red and black fruits, cedar, pencil lead, herbs, and forest floor.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) is a juicy, vibrant wine. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, dried herbs, menthol, plum and chocolate are dialed up. This is a stellar appellation-level bottling. Then again, the fruit sources are all top-notch. Look for this to be a serious overachiever.
Range: 92-94
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.