Cabernet Sauvignon

Notorious for requiring the longest hang-time of any wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon requires heat. Star Lane, where vaulted mountain peaks offer a respite from the fog and a steady heat, ensure that the Cabernets would ripen just as the acidity levels settled. Indeed, in particularly cold years, Star Lane may be the only place in Santa Barbara County where Cabernets can properly develop. Every year, though, you can expect wines with licorice, black cherry, cassis, spice, and vanilla, flavors...

Wine Notes: In the continued quest to deliver impressive quality at a reasonable price, we have moved our vineyard sourcing beyond the confines of Napa Valley. In addition to familiar vineyards in Napa, we have also found high quality vineyards in exciting AVAs such as the Red Hills in Lake County, Yorkville Highlands in Mendocino County, and stalwarts such as Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma County. The result is a beautiful wine that exhibits the richness, balance, and elegance that...

A large portion of the grapes used in this wine have their origin in our new cooler areas closer to the coast. This has given us better acids and ripeness at lower sugar levels. The grapes were cooled on crushing and cold-soaked for around two days before yeast inoculation. The yeast was chosen to maximise mouthfeel and preserve fruit and colour. The wine is pressed off after two thirds through the fermentation and press juice is kept separate.The wine exhibits characteristic Cabernet traits...

The Atom Cabernet Sauvignon: Consider The Atom. The building block of our existence. Infinitesimal particles, entwined in an eternal dance. is matter composes you, me, everything known, touched, or tasted. At the core of these wines lies The Atom, delicately crafted into vinified elegance. The Atom Wines, from the winemaking team that crafted the award-winning brands Twenty Rows & Centered. Explosive, passionately scientific wines from premier fruit, selected in the nucleic epicenters...

Color: Deep, dark raven black with touches of crimson red and candy red on the rim. On the nose: Explosion of minerality, warm stone, thyme and oregano with milk chocolate, cedar, cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate: Big round entrance evolving fast on a mineral mid-palate with granular tannins and touches of milk chocolate, graphite and black fruit, lingering on a silky finish with juicy fruit like cherry, plum and touches of potpourri. ** Only 5 in Stock ** ...

Color: Shiny, deep ruby with touches of iris, mauve and blush on the rim. On the nose: Expressive nose of cantaloupe, tomato sauce, pencil shavings, elderberry and clay, lingering on bacon, licorice and paprika. On the palate: Soft, velvety entrance evolving on a framed mid-palate with fresh blueberry, lavender and boysenberry, lingering on licorice and bay leaf. ** Only 6 in Stock **

Color: Dark black oil with touches of scarlet and lipstick on the rim. On the nose: Beautiful balance between fruit, spices and herbs with touches of espelette pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and rosemary, lingering on dark cherry preserve and fern. On the palate: Silky entrance evolving on a fresh mid-palate with granular tannins, touches of mulberry, persimmon and plum, lingering on gingerbread and lilac. ** Only 4 in Stock ** ...

Color: Garnet with bright, ruby highlights Aroma: Berry aromas surrounded by the smoky and vanilla flavors typical of Bourbon barrels Taste: Good entrance, full-bodied with a long finish, fine tannins, juicy red profile layered with a hint of sweetness from the oak, fresh and zippy, well-balanced

Description:At Dark Horse Wine, we wholeheartedly believe that fortune favors the bold. Winemaker Beth Liston marshals the best agricultural and winemaking resources from around the globe to deliver the unexpected: a bold wine that outperforms its price. Winemaking Notes:The grapes for our Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested at optimum ripeness led to easy and early extraction of rich color and velvety tannins in the fermenters. Warmer fermentations (88F - 92F) resulted in more...

THE PRISONER WINE COMPANY: Our winemaking team works with a family of growers to source a diverse variety of grapes from premier vineyards throughout California. The resulting wines are interesting blends of distinct quality and character. ABOUT THE WINE: From the most recognized Napa Valley red blend comes a distinct, new wine. Made in the same iconic style as The Prisoner Red Blend, we proudly introduce The Prisoner Cabernet Sauvignon. Redefining taste once again. WINEMAKING: Our hand-picked...

VINTAGE: The 2017 growing season started off with average precipitation with the winter rains facilitating healthy vines throughout the coastal regions. Canopies looked spectacular heading into the spring and early summer. Bud break was later than the previous vintage. Warm, sunny days followed during fruit set. There were no heat events until July, which signaled the fruit to ripen. The heat wave was followed by a cool period that brought the fruit to optimum Brix levels. Extended hang time...

STORY: Cabernet Sauvignon has long been part of the Hope family’s viticultural history. Growing up in his family’s vineyards, Austin Hope has spent much of his life around the fabled varietal. Three important individuals would help mentor his character; Austin’s father Chuck Hope and his uncle Paul paved the way for his future success, instilling in him life lessons of perseverance and determination, while winemaker Chuck Wagner taught him the nuances of crafting world-class Cabernet...

THE VINTAGE: Record-breaking winter rains filled our reservoirs and recharged the soil. Spring and early summer were warm, leading to very strong growth in the vines. The rest of the summer was more typical with warm days and cool nights, providing perfect conditions for the developing grapes. Our yields for the season were slightly lower than average and the resulting wines are classic. THE WINE: Ripe, focused flavors of cherry, boysenberry, and blackcurrant are complemented by soft notes of...

Notes: Full yet soft with an intense red ruby color and concentrated juicy berry fruit aromas that lead into flavors of blackberry and red currant fruit with well-balanced smooth tannins. Hints of vanilla cocoa and sweet oak appear on the finish.

The Two Vines Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant yet approachable. Aromas of strawberry, cherry and cola are accompanied by notes of luscious berry sweetness on the soft palate. This wine has moderate tannins and ends with a long silky finish. - WineryAlcohol: 13.5%

Notes:Firm, intense and concentrated, this Cabernet Sauvignon is rich with dark and ruby-red colors and aromas of spicy currant and blackberry fruit.

This wine spent a full 12 months in oak barrels to develop aromas of toasty black stone fruit with vanilla. Ripe berry flavors and balanced acidity make this a very food friendly wine. Try it with robust meat dishes or dark chocolate. - Winery

A note from the Winemaker: This Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of dark red fruit. A lush entry of plums, followed with a hint of dark chocolate & espresso bean. The finish is balanced with smooth tannins and is sure to please! Cheers! Sustainable: 75 Years Family Farmed Certified Fish Friendly Farmer Sustainable Winegrower Local: Estate grown fruit Hand crafted wine Thoughtful: No Sugar Added Sustainably Grown & Harvested Fruit Alcohol: 13.5% ...

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon boasts rich dark fruit, cocoa and spice character, with a hint of oak for complexity. - Winery