2022 Pine Ridge Vineyards Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon

The Carneros AVA, spanning Napa and Sonoma counties, is characterized by cooler temperatures due to marine fog and breezes from San Pablo Bay. Recognized in 1983, it was the first AVA defined by climate. Carneros produces a Cabernet Sauvignon reminiscent of Left Bank Bordeaux. Two of our three Carneros properties grow exclusively Cabernet Sauvignon, with the third also cultivating Malbec and Merlot.

Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a unique bridge between the allure of the Left Bank Bordeaux style of wines and the fresh fruit character emblematic of Napa Valley. This wine engages with a vibrant nose of Rainier cherry and dried rose petal, hinting at its cooler climate origins. The palate begins with a bright entry, revealing a medley of flavors - raspberry seed, black olive, and fresh bay leaf. Juicy and inviting, the wine’s character evolves into a wave of resolved tannins upfront, peaking in a lush, expansive finish. Here, notes of coffee can and 70% dark chocolate intertwine, offering a sense of depth.