Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
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America / Sonoma County
Fruit for Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from estate vineyards in the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys, as well as from exceptional growers in Sonoma County’s other premier appellations, including Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley. Each carefully selected vineyard contributes distinctive and individual qualities to the finished wine. All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. The fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 20% new. The wines are kept 18 months in barrel before final blending.
Harvest Note
Cooler temperatures and an abundance of spring rains in 2023 pushed back the first day of harvest to the beginning of September. The later start and extra ripening time for the fruit allowed flavors and color to develop slowly for depth and concentration. Warm fall days spread out harvest to the end of October for many of the red varieties, with a final pick of Merlot delivered to the winery on November 2.
Tasting Note
Wild blackberries, dark red fruits, cassis and milk chocolate that meet up with savory notes of black olive and sage followed by a hint of allspice.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon 3% Merlot
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
ABV: 14.50%
AGING: French Oak, 20% New
Unique Selling Points
- A rich, full-bodied California Cabernet
- Matured for 18 months in oak barrels for a complex flavor
"I've created a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with good structure and rich, dark fruit flavors that linger on the palate."
Chris Louton, Winemaker
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
