Palate
A celebration wine for entertaining and special occasions. Enjoy aromas and flavors of red fruits, coffee and tobacco within an elegant structure and refined tannins. Drinkable upon release. Age worthy for a decade or more.
Growing Conditions
Cabernet Sauvignon is from the organic O’Connell Family Estate Vineyard Creek Block. Its soil structure is sand and gravel, a result of flooding from Dry Creek, providing highly structured fruit, with clearly defined flavors. The Malbec is from Oak Knoll and the Merlot from Rutherford.
The 2012 vintage has a very elegant style. The first time addition of Merlot gives the wine depth and smoothness.
Aging
36 months in new and once used French Oak of medium plus toast.
Food Pairing
When it is time for an elegant party, nothing beats a Cabernet Sauvignon in a magnum. It comfortable serves 6. Serve with classic Beef cuts.