Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Smooth and fruity, this indulgent wine is a new luxury-level offering from one of Lodi's most adventurous winemakers. It drenches the palate with extraripe blackberry and blueberry fruit, alongside a polished, creamy texture that helps the flavors cling on the finish. It is a deeply colored, full-bodied and moderately tannic wine.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: How do I feel about Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon? Sometimes I like them; sometimes I don't. Some efforts are simply too pruney for me. The 2015 Michael David Winery Rapture is a powerful, yet well-balanced effort. TASTING NOTES: This is a bruiser, yet it stays tame and well-behaved on the palate. Its aromas and flavors of bold, extracted ripe fruit, sweet raisins, and cassis firm up nicely in the finish. Pair its richness with a thick, juicy Porterhouse steak. (Tasted: August 1, 2018, 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.