Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet's aromas are dense. Wild berries, cocoa dust, dried herbs and a hint of new oak begin to sing after 15 minutes in the glass. These aromas move to the flavors and add brandied cherries into the mix, but what really stands out is the fine grainy richness and depth that contribute to a mouth-filling Cab with tremendous length. Quite pleasing when young, but will unfold into a classic beauty when it reaches its stride in a couple years in the bottle.
Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah
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.