Dark raspberry, blackberry and cassis take the lead in our 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, tinged with sweet earth and toasted oak. Layers of rich forest fruit unfold across the midpalate, accented by anise and dusty cocoa. Neither daunting nor heavy, this Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect marriage of robust character and smooth drinkability. The full flavors and well-balanced acids pair well with rich, creamy foods such as chicken Cordon Bleu or seared steak dressed in herb butter.

Wine maker notes

Our Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-bodied and classic in style, with ripe dark fruit flavors complemented by hints of dusty vanilla, leather, anise and cocoa powder. This wine has a balanced acidity and finishes with fine, firm tannins.

Technical notes

Alcohol Level: 13.90%

Producer

Our home vineyard – Edna Valley Vineyard – lies about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s pristine coastline. We may like to take things SLO here, but we’re serious about our wine. Amid the stunning scenery and the casual, laidback lifestyle of San Luis Obispo, a significant wine culture has quietly emerged over the past few decades. The region now home to Edna Valley Vineyard saw its first grapes planted in the days of the California missions. In the 1800s, it was believed that the grapes in this region were of the highest quality. By the 1970s, however, grape vines in the area had all but disappeared, until pioneering vineyard developer Jack Niven got word of the coveted fruit that once thrived here and began to plant his own grapes on what is now known as Edna Valley Vineyard. Today, Winemaker Josh Baker brings a passion for the Central Coast and the extraordinary expressions of flavor that come from this unsung region to offer balanced, elegant wines.