Atlas Peak AVA Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Well-married, intense aromas of plums, dark cherries, cinnamon and cocoa nibs reach out of the glass, beckoning for a taste. The flavors mimic the aromas, with the pleasing, lush mouthfeel and structure one would expect from hillside Cabernet Sauvignon. The hearty tannins are sufficient to allow this wine to age for many years, while remaining silky, adding notes of cassis and brown butter to the finish.

The mountain top vineyards within the Atlas Peak AVA, including Stagecoach Vineyards, provide the grapes for this wine. With its rocky, volcanic, shallow soil, basaltic red in color, and unique climatic conditions, this rugged area provides all the ingredients for growing high-quality grapes.

After traditional fermentation takes place, the wine is aged in French Oak barrels, of which 40% are new, for 30 months.