Nose
Enticing aromas of red fruit, such as cherry and cranberry with notes of dried herbs. Aging in French oak barrels contributes aromas of vanilla, sandlewood, and allspice.
Palate
The entry is sweet with fresh red fruit, cinnamon and a touch of green olive. Juicy acidity, silky texture and polished tannins lead to a delicious finish. Additional cellaring will reward the collector.
Growing Conditions
The fruit for this wine is grown at our Dos Olivos Vineyard in the Oakville AVA. The well-drained soils and moderate temperature of this valley floor vineyard, in conjunction with our attentive farming practices, create ideal conditions for the production of deeply fruited and well-extracted Cabernet Sauvignons.
Harvest
The grapes were hand harvested at night, carefully sorted in the vineyard, then brought to the cellar and destemmed.
Winemaking
Following a cold soak, fermentation occurred at a high temperature to ensure maximum extraction was achieved.
Appearance
Our Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep ruby color.
Food Pairing
Pair this wine with a hearty Bolognese sauce. The cow’s milk cheese from Italy, Montasio’s sweet and savory character is an ideal pairing for the Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon.