2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
2019, Chalk Hill AVA, Sonoma County, USA
About the Wine
This is the most opulent and plush of our wines to date. Blue and dark fruits abound upfront, with traces of cedar, cassis, and violets on an aromatic background of oak spice and vanilla. The wine opens generously on the palate with notes of blueberry, blackberry, and dark plum, all held in focus with a taut seam of acidity and a velvety tannin structure. As per our style, this wine was completely fermented via rolling macerations in closed barrels, drained, and then aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak. 14.5% alcohol and 110 cases produced.
Tasting Notes
This is the most opulent and plush of our wines to date. Blue and dark fr uits abound upfront in the nose, with traces of cedar, cassis, and violets on an aromatic backg round of oak spice and vanilla. The wine opens generously on the palate with notes of blueber r y, blackber r y, and dark plum, all held in focus with a taut seam of acidity and a velvety tannin str ucture. The wines we make are intended to age and develop in your cellar. We recommend extended decanting when drinking these wines in their youth to best showcase the aromatic expression and complexity.
Pairing Notes
The larger personality of this wine makes it a better match for richer foods like duck confit, braised ribs, or grilled lamb chops. Our favorite way to enjoy wine is simpler: Sonoma County bread, olive oil, and charcuterie, along with fresh brie and aged gouda.