Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Rancho Sisquoc Cabernet Sauvignon makes a statement. It's everything one wants in a Cabernet, yet adds Sisquoc's unique character and terroir.
Deep, rich red and blue fruits, cassis, and a hint of tobacco on the nose are carried over into the palate. Expect to find other notes like pepper, graphite, and wet stone. This wine is big on rich flavors and plush, supple tannins round out the mouthfeel.
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Wine Enthusiast
Loamy earth, black-olive, charred beef and crushed graphite aromas add depth to the dark-berry core on the nose of this bottling. The palate is very dry, bordering on astringent, but opens up toward elderberry, black peppercorn and more charred meat flavors.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
With a dry and mild climate cooled significantly by moist ocean fog and breezes, Santa Barbara County is a grape-grower’s dream. Part of the larger Central Coast appellation, Santa Barbara is home to Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The conditions here provide an opportunity for nearly effortless production of high-quality cool-climate Central Coast wines. This is also the site of the 2004 film Sideways, which caused Pinot Noir’s popularity to skyrocket and brought new acclaim to the region.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of Santa Barbara, producing wines marked by racy acidity. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and savory Syrah are also important. The region is home to many young and enthusiastic winemakers eager to experiment with less common varieties including Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Trousseau Gris, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, making it an exciting area to watch.