Winemaker Notes
Drinkable now, the layered fruits will continue to develop and mature over the next several years adding to the richness and complexity of the wine. Serve with roasted or grilled meats, aged cheeses, short ribs, meatballs or a dark chocolate cake.
Addtionally, Michael Trujillo has moved his Karl Lawrence brand to KaDieM using the same grape source of Gary Morisoli vineyards in Rutherford.
Critical Acclaim
All Vintages
Our vision for KaDieM Cellars is simple. Make limited quantities of acclaimed Napa Valley wine. We each roll up our sleeves every day, acting on our commitment to make the best possible wines, vintage after vintage, to enjoy our time together and to continue to learn and grow.
In every bottle of KaDieM Cabernet, we hope you taste not only the complex richness and balanced flavors of the wine, but also the bond of friendship and the satisfaction from hard work that yields a dream come true. From Karen, Danna and Michael, we toast to all of life's moments with you.
One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.