Nose
A Bordeaux-style blend, Innovant captures the elegance and distinct character of Sonoma County terroir. Carefully selected lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from our Alexander Valley and Knights Valley vineyards offer aromas of red fruit and cardamom spice.
Palate
Flavors of blackberry and minerality combined with silky, elegant tannins give this wine a structured, long finish.
Growing Conditions
The volcanic Mayacamas Mountain range runs 52 miles southeast from Mendocino County, shearing through Lake, Sonoma, and Napa Counties on its way. Rich in winegrowing history, winemaking in these mountains dates back to the 1860s. Captûre targets vineyards within Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Spring Mountain District, and Lake County—appellations at the untamed edges of mainstream wine regions that see more wildlife visitors than human ones.
Aging
20 months in100% French oak barrels (50% new)
