Product Overview
Winery's Notes:
"Vineyards: The Vintage Select combines lots from all of our vineyards to give the truest expression of the character of each vintage in Sonoma County. The Cabernet for the 2021 edition of this wine was sourced from the Star Springs Ranch in Alexander Valley (40%) and our Estate Vineyard (30%) and Gradek Ranch (30%) in Dry Creek Valley.
Winemaking: The grapes were de-stemmed into small open-top tanks for a long cold soak to encourage development of color before fermentation began spontaneously with wild yeast. Fermentation continued without the addition of any chemicals or enzymes, aided only by the heat of the sun and gravity-fed "pump-overs" once per day. After pressing the wine went into French oak barrels – 30% of which were new – aged for 24 months, and was racked only once, immediately prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes: Warmed plum sauce and melted red licorice notes meld together easily, with a singed vanilla note draped over the top. Offers an open, generous feel through the finish."
Production: 510 cases
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Mint chocolate, crushed cherry and cassis scents dominate the nose of this aromatically expressive Cabernet. On the palate, this wine displays a range of black fruit flavors like plum, black cherry and blueberry, along with that telltale minty-ness of eucalyptus. The finish is grippy and structured, so lay this down and let it evolve for a few years." -TC, 7/1/24
89 Points - Wine Spectator
"A plump, forward style, with a gush of dark cherry and plum compote flavors infused with dark toast and cocoa notes. Polished finish. Drink now through 2025. 510 cases made." -JM, 7/29/24
