Winemaker Notes
The intense and elegant flavors of the 2013 Jack London Cabernet Sauvignon complement a variety of hearty entrées, including roast beef and lamb.
Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Deep ruby color; smooth, lush and rich with intense blackberry and cassis; juicy, balanced and crisp; long and layered.
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Decanter
Broad, soft and generous in style, but also a tad soupy. Violets and vanilla meld together on top of subtle leather notes, restrained plum and forest floor. This will most likely develop fast. Drink 2017-2024.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Deep ruby color; smooth, lush and rich with intense blackberry and cassis; juicy, balanced and crisp; long and layered.
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.