Sbragia Family Vineyards Sonoma County Dry Creek Valley Andolsen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The fruit for this Cabernet comes from vineyards of a Dr. Andolsen, friend and family doctor of the producers, located on the west side of Dry Creek in the rolling hills of the Coastal Range in Sonoma County, California in the Dry Creek appellation.
Winemaker's notes - Aromas of sweet mint, leather, and savory herbs are followed by ripe flavors of blackberry, fresh cranberry and allspice. The blend is mouth-coating and finishes with rich savory notes that complement its velvety tannins.
This wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels imparting cedar and brown spice aromas and flavors and supple tannins. Malolactic fermentation softened the tannins and contributed to a rich, lengthy finish. A small amount of Cabernet Franc was added for structure and subtle complimentary herbal characteristics.
A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc.
My notes - medium-full bodied, full flavors of black cherry, black currant, hints of anise, smoke and spices on a lingering moderate finish of polished smooth tannins.
RM 90 points.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1294719
http://www.sbragia.com/
Tasted BYOB at Angeli's Italian Restaurant in Naperville with Danny, Tom, John C and Clint.
Winemaker's notes - Aromas of sweet mint, leather, and savory herbs are followed by ripe flavors of blackberry, fresh cranberry and allspice. The blend is mouth-coating and finishes with rich savory notes that complement its velvety tannins.
This wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels imparting cedar and brown spice aromas and flavors and supple tannins. Malolactic fermentation softened the tannins and contributed to a rich, lengthy finish. A small amount of Cabernet Franc was added for structure and subtle complimentary herbal characteristics.
A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc.
My notes - medium-full bodied, full flavors of black cherry, black currant, hints of anise, smoke and spices on a lingering moderate finish of polished smooth tannins.
RM 90 points.
https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=1294719
http://www.sbragia.com/
Tasted BYOB at Angeli's Italian Restaurant in Naperville with Danny, Tom, John C and Clint.
