Winemaker Notes
This Cabernet Sauvignon displays a rich ruby color with aromas of cedar spice and sandalwood layered with vanilla and black cherry. Cassis flavors resonate on the palate, followed by subtle oak flavors of chocolate, cedar and tobacco. This lush wine is full-bodied and sumptuous.
Pair with rack of lamb, filet mignon with mushrooms and chocolate.
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.