Vintner's Reserve Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Aromas of lush, bright black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.

$28
/bottle
$22.40 for Wine Club Members (Join)
Wine Facts
Appellation
Sonoma County
Composition
93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
T.A.
0.57g/100ml
pH
3.71
Alc %
13.9%

Acclaim

2018 Vintage

90 points, Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast, Apr 2021

 

2017 Vintage

90 points, Erin Brooks, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, Dec 2019

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve is a blend of 92.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot, aged 12 months in 65% French and 35% American oak (14% new overall). Deep ruby-purple, it opens with cassis, grilled black plum, blueberries, vanilla bean and pie spices with red fruit sparks. Medium to full-bodied, it offers great flavor intensity, a grainy frame and juicy acidity to lift the long finish. This is approachable right out of the gate and great value.

Winemaking

Aged 11 months in French (65%) oak barrels, American (30%) oak barrels, and stainless steel. 96% Sonoma County, 4% Mendocino County,  

Artisan winemaking techniques, such as cold soaking and extending maceration were used to enhance and simultaneously soften the tannins, deepen the color and intensify the flavors.

Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are blended with Merlot for softness, Cabernet Franc for tannins, and Petit Verdot to enhance the mouthfeel, Malbec for roundness.  Sonoma County mountain and hillside vineyards add black cherry flavors and superb wine structure.  Mendocino County mountain vineyards impart blackberry and mocha flavors.

black cherry, blackberry, and cassis
Primary Aromas & Flavors
rib-eye steak, lasagna
Food & Wine Pairing
65° F
Ideal Serving Temperature
bordeaux
Ideal Glass Shape