2022 Spencer Family Vineyard Winemaker Select Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2022 Spencer Family Vineyard Cabernet represents the best of bold red wine. Primary fruit aromas of Maraschino and black cherries are perfectly integrated with secondary notes of green peppercorn and vanilla. Moderate tannins and terrific acidity unfurl in complex layers as lighter hints of cassis and cedar from oak aging form a long, lingering finish. Glimmering in deep ruby hues, this intense red takes full advantage of sun-soaked California Cabernet grapes. While this varietal is perhaps the most famous of all red grapes today, it’s actually one of the younger varietals on the market. French winemakers first planted Cab in abundance a little over a hundred years ago, creating a hybrid between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. The result is a deliciously layered red wine, brimming with the bold nature of the red and hinting at the herbaceous notes of the white. With such a robust flavor profile, this Spencer Family Vineyard Cab is crying out for rich, savory partners. We love a glass of this red with braised short ribs, grilled steak, or seared portobello mushrooms.