Winemaker Notes
Seductively rich and laced with a decadent chocolate character, our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon shows off its fleshy fruit with layers of bright raspberry accented with hints of toast, cloves, and sage. The full mouth feel of the wine is enhanced by its firm tannin structure that will allow this vintage to age gracefully for some considerable time in the future.
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.