Winemaker Notes
Appearance Deep, dark, crimson red.
Aroma: Intense aromas of black fruit with sweet herbs, vanilla and coffee.
Flavor: Deep dark flavors of plum, cassis and black cherry are layered with coffee, cocoa and vanilla and spiced with sweet herbs. Concentrated and full on the palate from start to finish, ending with ripe, chewy tannins.
While Sonoma County is acclaimed—and rightfully so—for its Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, and Zinfandels, it also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Of the region’s 18 American Viticultural Areas, only a handful produce top-notch Cabernet Sauvignon. These appellations include Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Sonoma Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignons made in these appellations can offer a complex array of aromas and flavors. Fruit notes such as blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis, black cherry and raspberry often are accompanied by hints of graphite, dusty earth, cigar box, toast and vanilla. The varietal has a rich history in Sonoma, and some of these Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet-based blends rival the best from Napa Valley.