2018 Cinq Chevaux Cabernet Sauvignon
We actually have two seperate vineyards in the Milpitas Hills; one that is visible from our winery which is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and the other know as the "Cinq Chevaux Block" which is about a half-mile further up the hill and is planted exclusively with Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Cinq Chevaux vineyard has always produced top quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes thanks to the almost daily attention throughout the growing season by the owners Doug and Debbie Weiland. We are proud to produce this handsome wine from such a special site, and are excited to present this vintage after not producing one in 2017.
This wine was aged for over two years in new and once-used French oak barrels giving it a palate similar to the bold Cabernets found in Napa. Big and rich dark fruit flavors innundate the palate; black currant, blackberry and plum are front and center and at it's finish, a smooth cacao-like velvety softness.
As with most Cabernets, this wine pairs incredibly well with beef. You can't beat it alongside a hearthy steak dinner, but for dessert, try it next to a rich dark chocolate based cake.
Vintage | 2018 |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Appellation | CA - San Francisco Bay - Santa Clara County |
Alcohol | 14.50% |
Volume | 750 ml |
Bottling Date | 02/10/2021 |
Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
State of Origin | California |
Sparkling Wine | No |