92pts Wine Enthusiast

Juicy and lively red currant, blood orange and dried sage show on the nose. The palate is fresh raspberry, strawberry, orange zest, black cherry and allspice. A dry finish weaves in espresso, mocha and more lifted fruit. Pair with drunken noodles.

Winemaker Notes

Dramatic aromas of blackberry, red and black currants. Lifted flavors of blackberries and raspberries, with hints of roasted coffee and earthy character throughout. Complex nuanced mocha and black pepper frame a toasty rich finish.

Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot

Winery Notes

Will Bucklin continues to be our consulting winemaker, as he collaborates with Sean during the winemaking process of all of our wines. Will is a graduate of UC Davis’ prestigious enology program and started his career with an internship at the historic and world-renowned Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Following stints with Thomas Hardy in Australia and Navarro Vineyards in Mendocino, he worked with Sean at King Estate in Oregon. Together, Will and Sean work closely with the vineyards we contract, and their collaborative efforts create the consistent wines we sell today.

Sean was recruited by King Estate Winery in Oregon to manage the Estate, where he learned firsthand the importance of site-specific viticulture. After leaving King Estate, Sean led Benton Lane Winery, rounding out his cool-climate viticulture experience. Sean and his family then headed back to California for the opportunity to manage Renwood Winery and enhance his experience growing and marketing some of the Golden State’s best Zinfandel and Syrah. Four years later, he founded Sean Minor Wines.