Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Eli 2022

Deep, dark garnet with purple hues, this wine displays rich color in the glass, leading you into a layered floral bouquet of violets and blackcurrants. The notes of dark chocolate suggest well-integrated oak influence.The wine opens on the palate with an intense burst of  dark chocolate, leather, ripe blueberry and bruleed blackberry. The tannins are firm but refined, providing structure without being overpowering. The mid-palate reveals subtle spice, with hints of anise. The acidity is balanced, lifting the fruit and providing freshness, while the finish is long and smooth, with lingering notes of black fruit and dark chocolate.

Eli's Ridge’s vineyard block within Obsidian Ridge Vineyard sits at 2,400 feet in the Red Hills AVA, benefiting from the volcanic soils and steep slopes of this high-altitude site. The block's rocky, well-drained rich volcanic ash, stress the vines, resulting in small, concentrated berries with intense flavor. Excellent sunlight exposure and natural airflow, allow the vines to experience a long, even growing season. These conditions produce a Cabernet Sauvignon with deep fruit flavors, and a remarkable balance of richness and acidity, highlighting the vineyard’s commitment to crafting world-class, terroir-driven wines.

Harvested and sorted by hand, the fruit was fully destemmed, fermented warm, remaining on skins for 24 days, aiding tannin and color extraction. Post fermentation, Cuvée Eli went through complete malo-lactic fermentation in barrel. A blend of French and American oak, 23 months in barrel.

Pairings that will elevate the wine's depth and structure include a well marbled, grilled ribeye steak, herbal and savory lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, and the textures and savory flavors of grilled portobello mushrooms match the wines complexity and subtle spice.