2022 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Obsidian

Deep garnet with purple hues, this wine displays rich color in the glass, leading you into aromatic leather and tobacco.The wine opens on the palate with concentrated blue and black fruit, compelling herbaceousness on the mid palate carries you to a finish with engagingly textured tannins. The acidity brightens the fruit, providing freshness, while the finish is long with lingering notes of licorice and thyme.

The prominent 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 28 days, aiding tannin and color extraction. Post fermentation, Cuvée Obsidian went through complete malo-lactic fermentation in barrel. This wine saw 23 months in 100% French oak, both new and seasoned barrels.

Pairings that will elevate the wine's depth and structure include hard, aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or manchego bring out the richness of the wine and balance its acidity. Roasted or Grilled Game such as venison, duck, or wild boar can stand up to the power of the wine while highlighting its complex flavors, or balsamic glazed roasted vegetables. The sweetness of balsamic vinegar provides a nice contrast to the wine’s tannins and dark fruit flavors.