Bold and brilliant, our 2012 is bursting with classic Cabernet notes – black fruits like plum and blackberries dominate, with touches of clove and chocolate. Layered and dense, this wine is textbook northern California Cabernet. 

Mendocino – Estate Grown

95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Merlot

pH: 3.62, TA: 0.673

ABV: 14.1%

Sugar: Dry

Acidity: Medium, well integrated into the tannins

Drinking Window: Drink now or hold for another year or two. Wine is showing superbly, but many yet have a few more notes to coax with age. Tannins are already softened, leaving the wine silky smooth. 

Aging Potential: 10 – 15 years

Serving Temperature: 58° – 65° F

Food Pairings: Versatile! Enjoy with cheeses, select aged cheddars or goudas. Red meats, lamb, game, and steak bring the fattiness that matches the structure of the wine. With desserts, try something with dark berries or chocolate.