Tasting Notes

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon-With hints of vanilla and round, lush fruit on the nose, this Cab says "Drink me now." Those fruits pay off with flavors of baked jam and a hint of herbs. Blueberry and black cherry dominate, but cocoa finds a place at the table, as well. The finish is long, but pleasant, showcasing its softer side. Not all California Cab needs ten years of bottle aging to come into its own. With its subtle oaking and supple tannins this Cabernet is an excellent example; while a few more years might not hurt it, why wait? Drink now and enjoy.

Initially a bit tight, opens slowly building layers of complexity with a strong satisfying finish. Given a chance to breathe it expresses aromas of deep dark fruits, hints of cocoa and tobacco. On the palette, the wine shows a real affinity for black fruit; plum, black cherry and blackberry most prevalent, hiding behind muscular tannins. Gives indications of being there for the long haul, guaranteeing a reward for those with the patience to allow this wine to unfold at its own pace.

St. Helena Petite Sirah - Opening with aromas of rich fruit and berries, blackberry, thyme and cracked pepper - this wine has a classically firm entry with dried cherry and blackberry flavors, big and full with good tannins. A fan of the "big red" will love the volume of fruit and lingering finish.

Notes from our new winemaker: Anne Vawter

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