Winemaker Notes
From sustainably grown vineyards in Paso Robles—the new benchmark region for world-class Cabernet. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels (20% new oak)
Aromas of black fruit notes of cherry, plum,and mixed berries with quiet notes of warm spice. On the palate, ripe blackberry with subtle cinnamon and vanilla notes of warm spice.
Perfect with rosemary steak kabobs and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This Cab over delivers for the price, but the augmented reality on the label is worth the purchase alone. As a volcanic battle scene ensues through the free app, enjoy aromas of ripe, dark red fruit, cocoa nibs and dried wood on the nose before clove and berry flavors sail across wood spice on the palate.
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.