Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, is just as its name suggests, big and smooth. Inviting aromas of blueberry and tobacco open to decadent huckleberry jam in the glass. Clove and cassis on the palate are complemented by hints of vanilla wafer and toasted oak, and a peppery finish to boot. The 2019 Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful wine with intense flavors and well-integrated, smooth tannins for a velvety experience.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
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.