Red
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Mountain · Sonoma · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Sonoma Mountain · Sonoma
- Appellation
- Sonoma Mountain
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meat · grilled dishes · lamb · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201093 pts
This wine shows intense mountain tannins and fruity concentration. The flavors differ from those produced in Napa's mountains, veering more toward red berries and red currants than Napa's black ones. Oak plays a major role, but never overpowers. With 24% Merlot, this needs cella…
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200992 pts
Quite a good Cabernet, pure and intense in varietal characteristics of black currants, but balanced and elegant. The tannins are smooth, the finish complex and long in spices. Delicious as it is now, your best bet is to cellar this Cab for 6–8 years, and possibly longer.
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200482 pts
The blazing vintage took its toll on this high altitude wine. It tastes of baked pie-filling cherries and blackberries, with a hot, burnt middle palate, even though the official alcohol reading is a modest 13.8%.