2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hopland Ranches, Estate Bottled (750mL)

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Wine Maker Notes:

Hopland ranches Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of fruit from our Bliss Vineyard and our Contento Vineyard.  Our Contento Ranch is a beautiful, hillside vineyard, which gives this wine its distinct character of concentrated fruit and complex layers.  The Bliss Vineyard lends the elegance and dark fruit that older vines bring to a wine. Aromas of blackberry jam with hints of cedar lead into a rich wine with dark chocolate resulting in a long, smooth nish of cinnamon graham cracker and dates.

Aging:

18 Months, 50% French Oak, 50% American Oak.

Accolades:

2013 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points /Editors' Choice
2014 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points/Editors' Choice 
2015 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points 
2016 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 90 Points
2017 Vintage: Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points