North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

North Coast, California, USA

2021

Tasting Notes

The Samuel Charles Cabernet Sauvignon radiates intense aromas of black cherry, ripe blackberry, cedar and dried herbs, with soft touches of oak. The dark ruby color is an expression of intense fruit grown in the mountains of the North Coast. The flavors envelop the mouth with intense fruit, complex notes of dark chocolate, cranberry and spice with a hint of vanilla oak on the finish. The wine is rich velvet in the mouth softening to ripe tannins and a long, lingering structured finish.

Vineyards

This wine was made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in volcanic soil from elevations around 2,100 feet in the mountains of the North Coast.

Vintage Notes

In 2017, the cool spring and warm summer created good ripening and a long growing season, ideal for hang time resulting in mature flavors.

Winemaking

After picking, the grapes were fermented with utmost care and the resulting wine was aged 9 months in 30% new oak (60% French and 40% American).

Technical Information

Vintage:: 2021
Alcohol:: 12.3%
Region:: North Coast, California
Varietals:: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec