About the Wine: This is a sustainably grown California Cabernet. The world of organic/bio dynamic/sustainable is a weird one. If a wine is made from organic grapes then the wine itself is not necessarily organic, nor would something sustainably or bio dynamically grown carry such a distinction. Clouding the matter further is the fact that many producers, particularly in France, Spain, and Israel follow best practices without bothering with the cost of certification. I have tried to explain this to many a glassy-eyed, sandal wearing customer as they searched for "organic" on the label. The results are seldom good.
About THIS Wine: For the price, this is surprisingly Old World in style. It really takes some time to open up. As it does, it gives off notes of wood, sagebrush, and forest floor. The palate is dry and tannic with red fruit coming through in the finish.
Drinking This Wine: This is a classic dry Cab and as such it needs red meat.
Overall Impression: This was a really nice surprise. Most Cabs at this price range are either juicy fruit bombs or unbearably rustic. This is nice, food-friendly wine. It could easily go for $20, so at twelve it is an absolute steal.
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