Winemaker Notes
Ryme is excited to present its next release of Cabernet Sauvignon from Peacelands Vineyard (formerly Bugay Vineyard) out of the newly named Fountain Grove District. This new appellation is situated on the Mayacama range in the center of Sonoma County below Spring Mountain. The soils are rocky Sonoma volcanics. The Peacelands vineyard is warmer than the adjacent Russian River Valley, but faces the Petaluma Wind Gap. This marine influence provides a distinctly cooler growing season than the areas further north or over the hill in Napa. The winemakers believe this provides the ideal conditions for classic Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, excellent concentration of fruit but more energy and vibrancy compared to the weight and power of Ryme's Napa neighbors.
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.
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