Winemaker Notes
A lovely ruby red color with aromas of blackberry and plum. Hints of graham cracker and vanilla complement the dark fruit flavors on the palate. Pleasant round texture with supple tannins.
Pairs well with barbeque, wild game, carne asada, and tri-tip tacos. This is a go-to wine for food pairing flexibility.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2018 Maggio Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon packs pleasing aromas and flavors of black fruit, earth, and spice. Try it with grilled tri-tip steaks. (Tasted: March 18, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.