90
Pts
Tasting Notes
Our Cabernet Sauvignon opens with rich aromas of blackberries, with accents of caramel and mocha. The palate is smooth, delivering a balanced expression of plum, blackberry pie, and toffee. Soft, supple, and chocolatey tannins hold the finish, which is long and luxurious. With its bold flavors and an easy accessibility, our Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with a variety of foods, from filet mignon to barbecued ribs.
Technical information
Appellation
California
Oak treatment
6 months in American and French oak
Volume
750 mL
Winemaking
To achieve the rich varietal expression and approachable fruit profile in our Cabernet Sauvignon, we harvested our fruit at the peak of ripeness, followed by frequent pump-overs throughout fermentation. This constant contact between the skins and juice enables maximum flavor extraction from the fruit. We then aged the wine for approximately six months with a combination of American and French oak to lend sweet, toasty vanilla and mocha tones while building structure.
Vineyard
We sourced our grapes from three main appellations on the Central Coast to create our classic California Cabernet Sauvignon. One of our favorite vineyards is in Paso Robles, where large diurnal temperature swings produce big, spicy, berry flavors. From Paicines, which is located in warm San Benito County, we added balance and richness, which comes from the fruit’s dark, brambly flavors and ripe tannins. San Lucas Valley, which has steady coastal breezes and slightly cooler overall temperatures, provided the dynamic tannins and ripe, red fruit characters that added the perfect complement to the overall profile.