Winemaker Notes
On the nose, notes of blackberry, blueberry and vanilla bean. On the palate, a smooth entrance and approachable tannins complement flavors of black cherry, cedar, peppercorn and black tea leading to a lasting finish.
Perfectly paired with roast duck stuffed with sage sausage and cornbread alongside buttered fingerling potatoes.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Bright aromas of chocolate-covered cherry and mint drive the nose of this wine, while the palate displays rich flavors of cocoa, blackberry, plum and fig. The finish comes in waves of plush tannin and mouthwatering acidity that balance the wine quite nicely.
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.