Poured as a dark garnet, the wine opens with primary aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Supporting hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and cedar support the typical Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon nose. The entry is flooding with notes of dark fruits and a mid-palate bolstered with redcurrant, bay leaf and a reemergence of cassis. The wine closes with well-developed tannins and a striking minerality despite the supple and soft finish.

Estancia 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully balanced red wine from the coastal influenced vineyards of California. Aromas of dark cherry, plum and vanilla lift from the glass, revealing a sense of berry compote. Layers of dark berries create a velvety mouthfeel, underscored by threads of lightly toasted oak, caramel and a drop of raspberry on the finish. <br><br> <b>Winemaking Notes:</b><br> The grapes for our Cabernet Sauvignon enjoy longer time on the vine to develop complex flavor characteristics and ripe tannins. We harvested the grapes early in the morning, then destemmed and crushed them to tank where they were fermented on the skins. We then pressed the wine off of skins before aging on oak.

Our 2021 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, full-bodied wine brimming with aromas of blackberry pie. The mouthfeel is round with layers of wild brambleberry accented with notes of toasted oak and caramel. Structured tannins deliver subtle hints of warm spice and dried herbs on the finish.

Our Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich, full-bodied wine from vineyards known for producing exceptional Cabernet. Rich aromas of brambleberry and black plum rise from the glass with underlying notes of shaved dark chocolate. The palate echoes the nose, along with notes of toasted oak and pie spice. A fully ripened tannic structure reveals hints of vanilla and cocoa powder on the long finish. <br><br> The 2018 growing season in Alexander Valley experienced warm temperatures in February, which led to early budbreak. Fruit set happened without incident and once the typical diurnal temperature shifts returned, the fruit developed fully and achieved optimal ripeness. Overall, harvest 2018 produced excellent quality grapes with optimal flavor concentration and deep color.