Winemaker Notes
Grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced from some of the best growing regions in California. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the northern parts of Sonoma County contribute rich flavors of dark plum and black cherry with a hint of spice and ripe tannins. Cabernet grapes grown in California’s Central Coast region bring flavors of blackberry, blueberry, and dried cranberry. This vibrant, fruit forward wine is laced with flavors of toasted oak and hints of warm brown spice, and finishes with velvety tannins. Elegant and food friendly, this wine is sure to please. Enjoy with grilled portobello mushroom, grilled steak with blue cheese butter, braised short ribs, pizza with sausage and mushrooms, veggie burgers, and aged cheeses.
Blend: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah, 1% Malbec
Covering the most vine acreage in the state compared to any other red wine variety, Cabernet Sauvignon produces as much wine in California as Merlot and Pinot Noir combined. The state’s diverse terrain and microclimates, as well as the freedom of its winemakers, allow for an incredible range of wine styles from this single grape.
California’s most famous region—and especially for Cabernet Sauvignon—is the acclaimed Napa Valley. While Cabernet is successful throughout the world, rarely has it achieved such merit as it does from the Napa Valley. At this point the two are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other.
Napa’s closest neighbor, Sonoma County, does an impressive job keeping up with Napa’s fame and glory. Alexander Valley, Sonoma Mountain, Moon Mountain and Knights Valley contribute to the lot of some of California’s top-rated Cabernet Sauvignon.
Lake County in California’s North Coast has become a focus for some of Napa’s more respected growers. From the Central Coast come iconic examples of classic California Cabernet; Lodi and the Sierra Foothills are great budget-friendly sources of amicable Cabernets.