Winemaker Notes
The extended growing season of the vintage resulted in a rich, concentrated wine. On the nose, there are aromas of raspberry, black plum, and blueberry, with more subtle oak aromas of cedar and allspice. There are flavors of black cherry, mocha, and black licorice followed by bright savory spices and mineral notes.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
A value-priced release from this terrific estate, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon DETAILS checks in as 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% each of Merlot and Petite Sirah, 4% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, all aged 16 months in 55% new oak. Lots of ripe black cherry and blueberry fruits, notes of vanilla bean, cedar, and tobacco, medium to full-bodied richness, and notable purity all make for a delicious Napa Valley Cabernet that won't break the bank. Enjoy bottles over the coming 7-8 years.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Details Cabernet Sauvignon is generous and layered on the palate and firm in the finish. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of black fruit, licorice, and oak. Enjoy its lush textures and persistent finish with grilled beef. (Tasted: April 27, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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.