Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas: Plum, crushed dark berries and toast
Tasting Notes: Hints of ripe blackberry, black cherry, fig and raspberry layered with hints of cocoa, vanilla and soft leather. Each sip is bold, complex and velvet-smooth on the full-bodied palate with a touch of spiced oak on the long finish.
Acclaim: 92 Points, James Suckling, v2020. Published March 2023
Viticulture & Winemaking Notes:
Viticulture Notes: Sourced almost entirely from our Barrelli Creek Vineyard, a crown jewel in northern Alexander Valley. Vintage 2023 was outstanding, beginning with a wet winter and spring and easing into a long, temperate growing season, producing grapes with deep flavor concentration.
Winemaking: Gentle crushing and frequent pump-overs were used to increase texture and richness. Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot were added to enhance structure and complex flavor development. The blend was aged on French oak before release.