Winemaker Notes
"Bold, fresh, and delicious are the watchwords for our 2004 Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Its deep ruby color immediately tells you this is one to take seriously. Black cherry scents are followed by rich, mouth-filling flavors of blackberries and dark chocolate, with just a touch of chalky tannins at the end to tell you it's still a youngster. This wine will be at home with the classic complements to Cabernet: grilled steak and prime rib, but will also readily take to pasta with tomato-based sauces."
- Tim Bell, Winemaker
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.