Winemaker Notes
The 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon reserve from Calculated Risk is a bold expression of Sonoma craftsmanship. This wine is dark and concentrated and true to varietal. Layered with blue fruit, subtle spice, and full-bodied, unfolding with balanced acidity, generous fruit, and tannins that build steadily toward a firm, smooth finish. A wine that captures precision, power, and purity.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Beefy, with notes of iron and sandalwood. White peppered black cherries add zip to the palate, while the juicy finish leaves a trace of minerality behind.
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.