Winemaker Notes
A lovely ruby red color with aromas of blackberry jam and plum. Hints of cedar and vanilla complement the flavors of summer berries and black cherry on the palate. Pleasant round texture with supple tannins.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 5% Tempranillo, 4% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Boysenberry and white pepper set the aromatic stage for this red, which aged 12 months in barrel. Black cherry marches to a dynamic drum- beat through a parade of briar and sage, and mouth-filling notes of plum liqueur and lilac surge on the mid-palate. It's a dashing, energetic wine with backbone buoyed by fine acidity.
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.