Winemaker Notes
"The flavor profile of the 2004 Adams Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon tastes of ripe, dark
berry fruit and black plums, with a smooth texture. A plush, rich and deep mouthfeel
is structured by a seamless tannin framework that provides backbone. Aging for
20 months in 62% new French oak barrels contributes flavors of mocha, caramel
and vanilla."
-Winemaker David Ready
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.