Winemaker Notes
This Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon is bold and rich with aromas of ripe boysenberry fruit, luscious berry jam, cassis, and mocha notes. This is a big, plush wine with layers of inviting fruit flavors and spice
complexity. The use of oak underpins a pleasing toasty character while showcasing a smooth texture. This is a powerful wine with intense flavors and well-integrated, smooth tannins which lead to flavorful and long finish.
Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Sirah, 6% Tannat
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.