Brassfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Alcohol: 15.4%

Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon

Localization: High Valley, Lake County, North Coast, California, USA

Tasting Notes: This wine is immediately appealing, with aromatic waves of anise, mocha and brambly summer blackberries. The palate explodes with layered and elegant fruit, backed by structured, gripping tannins. Hints of cedar and cinnamon highlight the dark fruits, adding sophistication and a long, satisfying finish.

Notes: Our winemaking philosophy emphasizes quality and the use of traditional handcrafted techniques, which create wines that have both power and finesse. Our Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested at the peak of ripeness in the early morning to retain freshness and acidity. We kept our fermentations healthy with twice daily pump overs in stainless steel tanks. After sending wines to French and Hungarian Oak barrels, we allowed our wines to undergo malolactic fermentation in our extensive wine caves. This wine aged with French and Hungarian oak for 18 months and was lightly fined and filtered before bottling.

Food Pairing: This incredibly approachable wine is perfect on its own and with creamy cheese, or salmon.

The Domain: The western section of High Valley Appellation holds the magical lands know as High Serenity Ranch. The 2,500 acre former cattle ranch is now home to Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard. In 1973, Jerry Brassfield purchased the original 1,600 acres as a cattle ranch and wildlife reserve. While the cattle have gone, the wildlife still remains. Over the next three decades Mr. Brassfield continued acquiring lands. Today, the estate includes both the eastern and the western sections of High Valley as well as ownership of Round Mountain Volcano.

In 1998, the Brassfield family realized the land’s true destiny was as a world-class wine property. As a result, Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyard was established. With the new estate vineyards increased production, the winery has grown with additional tank & barrel storage capacity and a state-of-the-art crushing facility.