skyside cabernet sauvignon 2020 750ml

We believe blending starts in the vineyard. Our goal is to select the best grapes from several diverse areas within the region, allowing us to craft a wine that is vibrant, balanced and complex. We source our fruit from the 5 counties that make up the North Coast appellation including Mendocino, Sonoma, Lake, Solano & Napa Counties. Mendocino and Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon helps shape the blend offering a darker fruit profile, an elegant floral lift with spice notes woven into the aromatics, strong tannins and good acidity. Lake, Solano and Napa bring a riper fruit profile that helps to lift the aromatics, fill out the mid-palate, and enhances overall concentration. These 5 regions blend well together, creating a nuanced blend that demonstrates the diverse regions within the North Coast.

WINEMAKING

Winemaking begins in the vineyard with each block carefully farmed. Once blocks reach optimum ripeness, they are harvested in the cool morning and destemmed to tank. Grapes are then fermented on skins for 18 to 21 days, separated by lot and pump-over 1-2 two times daily. Wine ages for 10 months in 35% new French oak. Skyside 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon can be enjoyed now and aged for up to six years from vintage.

TASTING NOTES

The Skyside 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon invites with aromas of plum and blueberry fruit followed by violets, tobacco, clove spices, and mocha. The wine fills the palate, enhancing with flavors of chocolate and darker fruits. The bold tannins gracefully meet the vibrant acidity and extend into a lingering finish.

FOOD PAIRING This wine will pair well with a multitude of dishes including grilled marinated pork tenderloin, prime rib with roast vegetables and seared Kobe beef with sautéed mushrooms.

BLEND & SPECIFICATION

94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5.5% Merlot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc •

ALC: 13.8%

pH: 3.76

750ml Bottle