2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kick Ranch Vineyard, Sonoma County
2021, Kick Ranch Vineyard , Sonoma's Fountaingrove District, USA
About the Wine
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is a standout expression of the Fountaingrove District in Sonoma County. The wine was carefully aged for 20 months in a combination of 40% new French oak barrels (Ana Selection, Bernard) and 60% neutral barrels from Darnajou and Taransaud, which contributed to its complex flavor profile while maintaining the purity of the fruit. The meticulous barrel program enhances the wine's depth, with subtle oak influence that supports the rich character of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
Deeply perfumed, darkly pigmented, and floral, the wine opens with rose petals, violets and cedar, with touches of lavender, pomegranate, and black olive tapenade framed in a subtle background of oak spice. On the palate the wine is tense and complex with balanced red fruit sweetness and sublimely plush fine tannins from barrel fermentation.
Pairing Notes
Our style of winemaking tends towards vibrant elegance, giving a wide range of versatility in food pairings. Our favorite pairing is a varied charcuterie board, augmented with butcher’s sausage, skirt steak, and pork rillette.