Winemaker Notes
This wine bursts with flavors of boysenberry and blueberry extract, backed by a rich layer of dark chocolate. The fruit feels plush and inviting, balanced by compact tannins that give it just the right amount of structure. Smooth, flavorful, and indulgent, it finishes with an effortless elegance that keeps you coming back for another sip.
Blend: 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, & Cabernet Franc
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Classic cabernet aromas of graphite, violets and purple fruit are pleasing in this good-value wine. The palate is plush and balanced, with richness, opulence and sweet, ripe fruit but with the tannins and acid structure to balance it. The finish is clean. Medium- to full-bodied.
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.