Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon (75cl, 13.5%)

A California Cabernet Sauvignon from Guenoc Winery, grown on high-elevation volcanic soils and bottled at 13.5% ABV. The winery operates within Guenoc Valley, the first U.S. appellation granted to a single estate winery, and now manages the property under the Langtry Estate name. The wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, with fruit from high-elevation vineyards where volcanic and serpentine soils limit vine vigor. Oak aging adds toasty vanilla and cedar undertones without overwhelming the fruit. The aroma shows black cherry, blackberry, ripe plum and rhubarb-like tartness, with toasty vanilla oak and cedar spice. The palate carries blackberry and cassis, then dark chocolate and espresso, with rounded tannins and a smooth, moderately long finish of plum, vanilla and baking spice.