Winemaker Notes
The aromatics suggest dark fruit and baking spices, dried herbs and vanilla. On the palate we note black cherry, currant and a dusty hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Vanilla bean and mocha fulfill the mid-palate, leading to a finish with bright acidity and complex red and dark fruits.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Medium to deep ruby, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Series is scented of cassis, lilac, black cherries, pencil shavings, mint chocolate and forest floor with hints of leather, dried tobacco leaf and cedar. Medium to full-bodied, it's mineral-driven in the mouth with grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long with sweet spice character.
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.