DeLoach California Series Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.5%)

A medium-bodied red wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from California, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. DeLoach Vineyards, based in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, holds Demeter Biodynamic certification on its estate vineyards. For this expression, select plenty of fruit from sustainably farmed vineyards across the state are blended, and the wine is aged primarily in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion in seasoned French and American oak barrels. The nose leads with blackberry, black cherry and cassis, followed by mocha, eucalyptus and warm baking spice. The palate enters with ripe blackberry and cherry, then plum and boysenberry, with hints of cedar, tobacco and espresso and light vanilla from oak contact. The finish is moderate, with baker's chocolate and cedar spice and soft, approachable tannins.