Once home to farms and cattle ranches, Paso Robles is a warm expanse of sunbaked, oak-studded hills. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, vines see consistently hot, dry days with plenty of sunshine, followed by fog and coastal influences that cool the vines down at night.
Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Each vintage our winemakers select a handful of lots from small family-owned vineyards in the heart of Paso Robles to craft this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon release – a bold and lively expression of Paso Robles’ finest vineyards.
TASTING NOTES
Inky purple in color, this wine opens up with aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and baked berry pie, followed by a hint of freshly oiled saddle leather and notes of vanilla and allspice. The palate is rich and smooth, wrapped in intense yet silky tannins and finishing with big notes of toasty oak and a touch of espresso and burnt marshmallow.
Appellation:
Paso Robles
Vineyards:
San Juan North Vineyard
Estrella River Ranch Vineyard
Estrella River Ranch Vineyard
Composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Avg. Cases:
<200
Paso Robles
FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN CRAFTING BOLD CABERNET SAUVIGNON ALONG CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST
Once home to farms and cattle ranches, Paso Robles is a warm expanse of sunbaked, oak-studded hills. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, vines see consistently hot, dry days with plenty of sunshine, followed by fog and coastal influences that cool the vines down at night.
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Paso Robles
AVA Vineyards:
40,000 Acres
Main Varieties:
80% Reds, including Cabernet Sauvignon (39%), Merlot (14%) Syrah (9%) & Zinfandel (8%)
Elevation Range:
700 to 2,400 feet
San Juan North Vineyard
Located in the San Juan District sub-AVA, this vineyard site is situated on San Juan Creek’s younger river valleys, with alluvial terraces and fans as a tributary to the upper Estrella River . Home to the Cabernet Sauvignon vines that are at least 40 years old, the vineyard produces expressive, intensely flavored fruit.
Acres:
37
Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Elevation:
980 – 1,600 ft
Composition:
Well- to moderately-drained, deep alluvial, sandy loam soils
Estrella River Ranch Vineyard
The vineyard is located in Paso Robles’ Estrella District. The warm Mediterranean climate allows Cabernet Sauvignon to fully ripen, developing prominent black cherry and dark fruit characteristics over a long growing season.
Acres:
36
Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Elevation:
745 – 1,819 ft
Composition:
Deep, well drained soils that formed in alluvium from sedimentary rocks