Winemaker Notes
Another stand-apart vintage for Rapture, our 2020 offering presents tempting layers of dark chocolate-covered berries, brown sugar and rich coffee aromas on the nose. Full bodied with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, flavors of black cherry, ripe black currant and cacao nibs are carried through by a pleasantly balanced, long-lasting finish.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Sirah
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This wine is opulent, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, nutmeg, violets and toasty vanilla on the nose. The flavors on the palate are black plum, pomegranate-Concord grape and black pepper, intertwined with bramble dark cherry, orange zest, vanilla cream and a dry, silky finish.
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.