Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Cabernet Franc included in the blend. All of the grapes come from the Geyserville area of Northern Sonoma. The wine exhibits wonderful denseness, a big, sweet kiss of creme de cassis, black cherry liqueur, loamy soil and vanillin undertones, and a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel. The good news is there are over 3,000 cases of this outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it now and over the next decade.
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.