Winemaker Notes
The 2005 Coach Insignia boasts deep garnet color with opulent aromas of black cherry, blackberries and candied violet. The palate is full, showing plum and cassis, accented by a layer of espresso-like fine grain tannin. with tiem in the glass the wine continues to open, evolving to express further nuanced aromas of tobacco leaf and dark cocoa powder.
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, & 2% Merlot.
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.