Stature
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
2018
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Stature represents the pinnacle of Kendall-Jackson winemaking excellence. Created from only our finest estate vineyards and handcrafted without compromise, it offers the ultimate expression of wine artistry. "A barrel selection from two sites in Sonoma, aged in 75% new French oak, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Stature is a brilliant 99.9% Cabernet Sauvignon release. Crème de cassis, dark plums, tobacco, violets, and roasted coffee and cocoa all emerge from this full-bodied, deep, seamless effort that has awesome depth of fruit as well as an undeniable elegance.” — Randy Ullom, Winemaster
93
points
Jim Gordon
,
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Aug 2023
93
points
Jeb Dunnuck
,
JebDunnuck.com
Jul 2021
92
points
Antonio Galloni
,
Vinous
Jul 2021
Cold-soaked for 4 days and fermented for 16 days translates to concentrated flavor and color, added layers of complexity, and lush, voluptuous tannin development. After gentle pressing, the wine was racked directly into small French oak barrels (59% new) and aged for 21 months in thin-staved, heavily-toasted Chateau-style barrels adding rich, balanced oak accents, a rounded texture and a serious, lingering, integrated finish.
Much of Sonoma County’s reputation for outstanding Bordeaux-style varietals can be attributed to the stellar combination of rich complex fruit and tannins. The intense dark full berry tones and concentrated tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon are coming from the mountains, hillsides and ridges of Alexander Valley and Knights Valley. The area is comprised of volcanic and rocky soil, being brick red in Alexander Valley and beige in Knights Valley along the slopes of Mount Saint Helena.
Primary Aromas & Flavors
Notes of tobacco leaf, underbrush, blackcurrants, sweet new oak and spice box
Food & Wine Pairing
Short ribs
Ideal Serving Temperature
65ºF
Ideal Glass Shape
Red Bordeaux
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