Winemaker Notes
Aromas of black cherry, tobacco and black currant. Those aromas repeat as flavors on the palate, accompanied by notes of ripe blackberries and a rich hint of vanilla. This wine has a luscious mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
Consider pairing with filet mignon with rich balsamic glaze, fried tofu with spicy ginger sesame sauce, or a roasted rosemary pepper beef rib.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Indulgent ripeness of flavor and richness of texture makes this deep-colored wine stand out. Almost-sweet flavors of blackberry jam and chocolate cherries combine with a full body, velvety tannins and soft acidity.
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.