Russian River Cabernet Sauvignon

In fact some folks may not say it s low at all.

Russian river cabernet sauvignon.

Our members are committed to preserving natural resources and the authentic farming heritage of this premier wine region known for award winning. The following is a selection of notable russian river valley wineries. This wine is super aromatic with oodles of spice on the nose such as nutmeg cedar and licorice. Here pinot noir is replaced almost entirely by cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Cabernet sauvignon syrah and zinfandel grapes have made large inroads in the warmer pockets of the russian river valley. But as rubin says it s in check which makes this wine approachable and for that i m appreciative. Oenophiles love this area which produces world class wines and many of the finest wines in california. It s the black cherry cranberry and cocoa that stars in this smooth moderately tannic balanced cabernet.

But sites like gundlach bundschu s sonoma valley vineyard and aperture s in the russian river valley are still much cooler than traditional cabernet sauvignon hot spots i e napa which is just a. This cabernet sauvignon checks in at 13 9 abv which isn t super low. Chardonnay is still prevalent here although it makes richer and more tropical wines than those made in in the ava s cooler southwestern corner.