2009 Reserve Cabernet

Color: Opaque purple/ruby core saturated and extracted. Aroma: Fleshy black plum and cassis, with a hyper-fruited intensity from extraordinary ripeness. Sweet oak aromas of vanilla, roast nuts, and baking spices. Palate: Dense and mouth-coating with black fruit pleasure and plenty of supporting tannins under a dry, robust mouth-feel.

The 2009 growing season began with an early bud break (early March) due to the extremely warm spring temperatures. An early April frost rolled into the Paso Robles area however, our vineyards were unaffected due to their hillside stature. A warm consistent summer segued into moderate early fall. The balanced weather allowed us to pick on flavor profiles without any concerns of excessive heat or cooler temperatures. Our red wine sources and home vineyard have shown incredible density and power of varietal expression. Our relentless vines shrugged off the water of some extensive fall rain showers while retaining great concentration and flavor. The style of the 2009 vintage is flashy and intense.

Our deepest and most intense wine of the many dozens of cabernet sauvignon lots we make each year. We select the most dazzling and fruit-intense cabernet we have, and then mature it in French oak only, to attain a concentration and spice level unmatched by any other wine we make. Relying solely on cabernet sauvignon there is no modification from other varieties. This is a thrilling wine for the brooding cabernet fanatic inside all of us.