2021 Sonoma County
Cabernet Sauvignon
Lively and youthful with notes of juicy red fruits, black olive tapenade, and fine-grained tannins.
Opaque, brilliant garnet in the glass, vibrant aromas of mixed berry compote, Morello cherry, and fresh mint emerge, leading to concentrated, juicy flavors of blueberry, black currant, and tobacco leaf. The 2021 vintage offers a lifted expression of cabernet sauvignon with a luxurious mouthfeel, laced with fine grained tannins, and a long, mouthwatering finish.
Check out our featured recipe:
• Meatballs with Tomato Sugo over Polenta
ACCOLADES
93 pts, James Suckling
“Lots of currants and black berries with black cherries and tobacco. Medium body with nicely opened tannins here that give length and beauty. Juicy at the end with hints of tobacco and cedar. Attractive tobacco undertones. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling
91 pts, Vinous
“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County) is fabulous. Rich, dense and wonderfully inviting, the 2021 packs a ton of punch. A rush of red/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, spice, rose petal, cedar and new leather builds into the juicy, expressive finish. This succulent Sonoma County Cabernet is a winner.” – Antonio Galloni
Winemaking
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89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
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Hand-harvested at night
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5 day cold soak, 25 day maceration
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Native & select fermentation
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Barrel aged 18 months
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14% new oak
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Minimal SO2 Additions
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Bottled unfined
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