Palate

A celebration wine for entertaining and special occasions. Enjoy aromas and flavors of cassis, thyme, tobacco with an overall earthiness that makes this wine a great food match. As with all Gabrielle Limited wines, elegant structure and refined tannins are a hallmark. Drinkable upon release. Age worthy for a decade or more.

Growing Conditions

Cabernet Sauvignon is from the certified 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 Napa Valley.

The 2011 vintage was a cool climate vintage, allowing the winemaking team to produce a refined style akin to classic Bordeaux wines.

Aging

32 months in new & once used French Oak of medium+ toast.

Food Pairing

Celebrate Father’s Day, graduation and special family milestones, with a Cabernet Sauvignon in a Magnum to accent the occasion! It comfortable serves 6. Serve with classic beef cuts.