Nose
The 2016 Sonoma Estates is all about big fruit, offering layered aromas of black cherry and woodland berries. Ripe fruit character carries through on the palate along with undertones of caramel and cedar.
Palate
Bright and juicy, with a plush and velvety texture.
Growing Conditions
The 2016 Sonoma Estates Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of fruit from vineyard sites throughout Sonoma County’s top regions for Cabernet: Sonoma Valley, Knights Valley and Alexander Valley AVAs. The Knights Valley fruit lends the wine structure and power, Sonoma Valley fruit offers ripe red fruit flavors and plush texture, while Alexander Valley provides blue fruit and bright acidity.
Winemaking
Open top fermentation, then malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. After series of rackings to remove the wine from lees contact.
Aging
Wine was aged for 18 months, in oak barrels (30% new, primarily French)
Food Pairing
This wine is readily enjoyable on its own and versatile enough to be paired with anything from casual pub fare to a classic ribeye.
