Winemaker Notes
In 1998, the vineyard produced a lighter crop, producing exceptional flavors. This is a wonderful wine with intense flavors of black currant, cassis and rich dark chocolate.
Two years of aging in new premium French oak barrels softened the generous tannins which provides a long balanced finish.
With proper cellaring, this special wine promises maturing complexity for many years to come.
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.