The complex nose releases layers of dark, ripe fruit with hints of dried herbs, eucalyptus and forest floor with just a whisper of floral. A full, round entry reveals lush black cherry, plum and currant wrapped in spicy cedar and a mineral essence. Chewy tannins appear midpalate along with note of fine herbs, dried strawberry, tobacco and a hint of cocoa.
This savory Cab will pair beautifully with classic dishes like Beef Wellington, as well as weekday fare such as Shepherd’s pie or your favorite stew.
By blending grapes from selected blocks in two prime Northern Dry Creek Valley hillside vineyards, we produced this easy-going style of Cabernet Sauvignon. Made in the same manner as our mountain Cabernet, but aged in older, more neutral barrels, this is a haveyour-cake and eat-it-too wine. With ample acidity, balanced tannin and moderate alcohol, this Cabernet should cellar well for 6-8 years and develop beautiful bottle bouquet to complement the fruit forward quality that makes it so delicious in its youth.
2010 2 • 4 • 6 CAB Dry Creek Valley