Our 2021 Whale Rock Vine­yard Caber­net Sauvi­gnon is a pow­er­ful and ele­gant expres­sion of our estate. Grown in our CCOF-Cer­ti­fied Organ­ic vine­yard, which con­sis­tent­ly yields fruit of remark­able depth, this wine cap­tures the essence of a patient vin­tage. The mild 2021 sea­son allowed for extend­ed hang time, pro­duc­ing grapes with per­fect ripeness and beau­ti­ful­ly soft tan­nins. This pro­vid­ed the ide­al foun­da­tion for our wine­mak­ing approach: a lengthy, 34-month mat­u­ra­tion in a com­bi­na­tion of French and Amer­i­can oak barrels.

This patient aging process has yield­ed a com­plex, broad-shoul­dered wine with a sophis­ti­cat­ed pro­file. Invit­ing aro­mas of leather, tobac­co, and black cur­rant lead to a palate of sup­ple black fruits, all framed by firm yet silky tan­nins. Built for the cel­lar but drink­ing beau­ti­ful­ly today, this Caber­net Sauvi­gnon is a clas­sic part­ner for roast­ed lamb, braised beef short ribs, and oth­er hearty dishes.