Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Reaper

Chalk Hill · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Chalk Hill · Sonoma
Appellation
Chalk Hill
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · lamb · strong cheeses · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 201286 pts

    Rich blackberry and currant flavors mark this Cabernet. It's bone dry, very tannic and acidic, giving it a severe mouthfeel that's not likely to age out. But it's elegant and food-friendly. Decant it for a few hours.

  • 201090 pts

    This is a big, rich Cabernet whose powerful fruit stars. Blackberries, cherries, plums, cassis, cocoa and oak flavors flood the palate, dazzling despite the firm tannins. This holds its own with more expensive Cabernets from Napa Valley, and should develop well over the next 5–6…

  • 200988 pts

    Despite the grim reference to the hooded guy with the scythe, this is a lively Cabernet, that's rich and tasty in flavor. At nearly four years of age, it's ready to drink now, with soft tannins framing blackberry, mocha and oak flavors.