"Showcasing a deep red hue, this wine greets the palate with a lush entry, transitions into a full-bodied mid-palate, and concludes with a long, satisfying finish. Its bold and layered flavor profile offers elegant toasty nuances alongside enticing notes of raisin, blueberry, licorice, dark chocolate, and fennel, delivering a taste experience that is both sophisticated and unforgettable. This exceptional Cabernet is crafted from two distinct lots of Cabernet Sauvignon: one from Napa, fermented in stainless steel for 2-3 weeks on the skins to enhance vibrant fruit expression, and the other from the Central Coast, aged 20 months in new French oak to build complexity and structure." —winemaker

"The 2024 DAOU Cabernet Sauvignon exemplifies Paso Robles. The nose is highly perfumed, showing aromas of black cherry, cassis, plum, desert sage. sandalwood and dusty minerality. Secondary aromas reveal notes of cigar box, leather, bay leaf and black olive. The palate is rich and weighty, offering generous flavors of black raspberry, spicy currant and blueberry compote with impressions of Bing cherry, Boysenberry, fig, and baking spices. Ripe, fine-grained tannins carry into a structured finish with lingering accents of cherry, espresso and vanilla." —winemaker

"A full-bodied, structured wine featuring bold notes of blackberry, black cherry, cassis, and mocha, balanced by velvety tannins and hints of cedar and vanilla." —winemaker

"Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon opens with concentrated aromas of dark berries, plums, and a hint of cracked peppercorn. The primary source for the Cabernet fruit is from the famed Beckstoffer Crimson Ridge Vineyard. This vineyard is known for its volcanic soils and has a western facing orientation, which provides the wine with amazing structure and depth due to its extended hang time. The Napa Cabernet portion of the blend comes from vineyards in Oakville and Rutherford and brings to the blend a perfect sense of elegance and smooth velvety tannins. The final blend is luscious and full bodied, excites the senses, and is packed full of exotic flavors of tea, spice, dark chocolate, and fruit preserves." —winemaker

"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is easily recognizable as classic Alexander Valley with medium body, bright berry flavors and smooth, structured tannins. Winemaker Kevin Hall blended in Malbec and Petit Verdot for color, Merlot for a hint of structured dark fruit, and a touch of Cabernet Franc for aromatics. " —winemaker

"Deeply colored with a dark ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow-forming tears. Warmly aromatic with ripe red and black cherry notes, cigar box, and toasted oak with savory elements of vanilla and caramel with fresh sage, and hints of cocoa. Moderate-plus bodied with ripe red plum, black cherry, and blackberry on the entry. The fresh midpalate turns savory with dried herbs, barrel spice, and vanilla supported by smooth tannins. The complex finish shows lingering ripe red and black fruit and spice mixed with dark caramel, dried floral notes, and mint elements." —winemaker

"Twenty Rows sources fruit from diverse vineyards to create complex aromas and a rich structure for their North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. The mountain fruit provides velvety tannins and aromas, and flavors of cherry and black pepper with a hint of herbs. The valley floor fruit complements with cherry, plum, and dark fruit flavors. This is a complex wine worthy of savoring!" —winemaker

"Dark garnet red in color, Grounded Cabernet Sauvignon leads with warm aromas of ripe black cherry, espresso, vanilla, and clove. The well-structured palate displays a round, luxurious mouthfeel and notes of cedar, forest floor, clove, and anise that extend through the generous finish." —winemaker

"Aromas of ripe dark fruit, hints of cedar and toasted oak. Notes of Black cherry, blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, toasted vanilla and spice. Smooth, rich and balanced with a long finish." —winemaker

"Rich and layered, showcasing an inky deep, ruby hue in the glass. On the nose, ripe black cherry and plum compote take center stage, interwoven with subtle hints of graphite and dried herbs. The palate is lush and fruit-driven, with notes of fig tart adding a velvety sweetness, balanced by fine-grained tannins and a touch of pencil lead minerality that lends structure and depth. A lingering finish of dark fruit and spice completes this expressive and elegantly crafted Cabernet." —winemaker