95pts Vinous

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard is laced with bright, lifted aromatics. Medium in body yet deep, the 2021 has a lot to offer. It is an especially high-toned wine that speaks to the essence of site. Vibrant acids really capture the personality of Monte Rosso. All it needs is a bit of time in bottle.

94pts Wine Enthusiast

Lavish, rich oak spices crowd the aromas of this big wine and continue through the flavors and finish. Cinnamon, toast, cedar and clove nuances show on top of opulent black figs and dried blueberries. Well-integrated tannins lend a suave, velvety texture. Best through 2033.

93pts Wine Spectator

This has mint, violet, cassis and plum puree aromas and flavors that spill forth, with a sleek, polished feel from start to graphite-tinged finish. Offers judicious toast that lets everything play out nicely. Drink now through 2036. 1,150 cases made.

92pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

After 28 months in a mix of French and American oak, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Rosso Vineyard has emerged offering up aromas reminiscent of cola spice, cassis and a hint of capsicum. It's full-bodied, silky, refined and elegant, turning more red-fruited on the softly dusty finish. This bottling includes some fruit from Cabernet Sauvignon planted in the 1940s, plus 5% Petit Verdot.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby in color, this wine leads with aromas of red currants, warmed cherry cobbler, sandal wood, cardamom, and vanilla oak. The rich palate brings notes of black plum, cassis, cola nut and coco dusted truffle. The wine finishes luxuriously with a supple mouthfeel and round tannin structure.

About the Wine

The Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon was handcrafted from specifically chosen blocks on the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard, some of which are the oldest Cabernet blocks in California. The wine unveils aromas of toasted coconut and cedar and decadent notes black cherry and macerated berries and long, silky tannins. The unmistakable Monte Rosso spice makes its presence known in the form of cloves, cinnamon, and sage.

Vineyard Notes

The historic Monte Rosso Vineyard is one of California’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon plantings that dates back to 1880. Located in the Moon Mountain subregion of Sonoma Valley, it sits in the shadow of the Mayacama mountain range at 1,300 feet above sea level. This beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon is made from select lots from within this amazing vineyard. 

Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot