Winemaker Notes
The 2021 Stack House Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon bursts from the glass with intense aromas of black currants, blackberries and black cherries. Savory layers of roasted herbs, crushed volcanic rock, licorice, spice, espresso roast and toasty oak continue to emerge and waft from the glass. This Cabernet Sauvignon coats the palate with a generous mouthfeel and exhibits great overall tannin structure and weight. The finish is powerful and enduring.
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Petite Sirah
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Black and blue fruits, currants, darker chocolate, and ripe berry notes all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Stack House. Based on 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, and 8% Petite Sirah, it's ripe and deeply hued, with a broad, layered texture and ripe tannins. Drink this beautiful wine over the coming 7-8 years.
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.