Winemaker Notes
Refined and well defined with a lovely play of savory and sweet. Deep aromatics of cinnamon, clove, cassis, and berries. These aromas carry over to the palate which is supple with opulent black cherry and cranberry fruit and notes of spice, dark chocolate, and graphite. High tones and silky tannin's keep the wine in focus, providing a complex structure and lingering finish.
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.