Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant expression of Dry Creek and Alexander Valley. The lively nose boasts aromas of blackberry, plum, and black cherry with hints of vanilla. Layers of blackberry jam, black cherry and toasted vanilla on the palate are complimented by soft notes of cedar. Beautifully balanced, this wine offers an acidic structure that holds up nicely to the abundant fruit.
Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Sirah, 8% Other Red Varieties
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This wine from the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas Mountains is a re-brand of what used to be labeled simply as Louis Martini Sonoma County cabernet. Velvety, integrated tannins. Rich, smooth and spicy, packed with plummy fruit, broad in mouthfeel, full- bodied with a lingering finish. Drink or hold.
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Wine Spectator
A quite ripe version, with boysenberry and plum compote notes that glide through, gilded liberally with sweet toast and melted licorice accents. For fans of the style.
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.