Winemaker Notes
Step right up and experience the Strongest Man on Earth like never before! With amazing brawn and finesse, the 2022 Freakshow Cab opens with aromas of blueberry, crème brulée and baked fig. He's larger than life, medium in body and showcases flavors of fresh cherry pie, blackberry preserves, brown sugar and clove with a spice-laced finish that will surely have you coming back for the second act.
Blend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petite Sirah, 2% Tannat, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot
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.