Description
From the winery: The 2021 growing season was marked by temperate weather, extended ripening and dry conditions that fostered excellent flavor concentration—all converging to create a standout vintage in Paso Robles. Each individual block of Cabernet Sauvignon was picked at individual ripeness over a period stretching from early October to early November. After gentle destemming, the lots were cold soaked for 48 hours prior to fermentation for a smooth extraction of color and flavor. After fermentation, the lots were racked to an equal combination French and American oak barrels, where they aged for 19 months prior to blending and bottling. Small lots of estate-grown Merlot, Malbec and Petite Sirah were incorporated into the final blend for enhanced color, mouthfeel and flavor dimension.
Tasting notes: The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of plum, boysenberry, red currant, black olive, caramel and toasted oak. Broad, chewy textures deliver layered impressions of blueberry, cherry, cassis and violet with undercurrents of graphite, sage, eucalyptus and vanilla bean. Fresh acidity and fine tannins carry into a long, expansive finish. A wonderfully integrated and complex Cabernet Sauvignon. The rich yet lively character of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon makes a great match for lamb chops, portobello mushrooms, aged cheddar cheese and filet mignon with black olive sauce.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 8%, Malbec 5%, Petite Sirah 2%
AVA: Paso Robles, Santa Margarita Ranch
