Winemaker Notes
Dark fruits like Blueberry and Plum are perfectly balanced by notes of caramel and a long finish.
Pair chicken & dumplings, Tuscan porterhouse steak w/ red peppercorn jus, sharp cheddar, and aged Gouda.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Nicely balanced and sleek in texture, this medium-bodied wine is easy to enjoy without having to think about it, offering a smooth texture, good acidity and well-blended berry and plum flavors.
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.