Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of violets, sage, lavender, and hints of currants. Blue fruit. Full body, very fine and polished tannins. Love the length and beauty. Very elegant. Drink or hold
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Blended of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon with 9% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County has a deep garnet-purple color and is scented of red and black currants, black cherries and cloves with hints of vanilla, cinnamon stick and lavender, plus a touch of Provence herbs. Medium-bodied, it has a solid backbone of grainy tannins and lively acid cutting through the intense fruit and spice flavors, finishing with an herbal lift.
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.