Winemaker Notes
The Ultra-cab returns to show us what it can do—powerhouse, year after year. Fantastically dense violet/ruby color—it oozes body and exudes strength—and that’s just on first swirl! Notes of rich black currant and cassis are in the forefront but not far behind are the minerally gravel and faint lead pencil notes to balance. Strong finish that screams "I was aged in oak for a hell of a long time" (18 months as a matter of fact), providing the toasty vanilla accents. Present tannins let us know we can hold on to this stunner.
Pair it with that tomahawk steak you’ve been admiring at the butcher counter for so long. Grill it and serve with herb butter and charred green onions.
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.