Sourced primarily from Bedrock Vineyard’s volcanic soils, with small lots of grapes from Montecillo (Moon Mountain), Monte Rosso (Moon Mountain), and Lazy Dog (Carneros), this Cabernet shows a lighter touch in extraction and minimal new oak (around 10%). It’s a pretty, aromatic expression of the variety, with notes of blackberries, currants, fresh pine, forest wood, and a subtle, gravelly minerality beneath. There’s weight on the palate, but the finish feels lifted, framed by grainy tannins. A well-made, transparent take on Sonoma Cabernet.
94 points, Ana Carolina Quintela, Decanter (Aug 2025)
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from several vineyards, including Bedrock, Monte Rosso and Montecillo, and it was blended with 6% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc. Matured in just 10% new oak barrels, it has classic scents of cassis, bell pepper, cigar box, chocolate, aniseed and graphite. The full-bodied palate pairs firm, pleasurably grippy tannins with concentrated, nuanced flavors. It’s balanced by juicy acidity and has a long, mineral-driven finish.
92 points, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Aug 2025)
Coming from several sites, with the core originating from the Bedrock Vineyard, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County is expressive on the nose, featuring a fresh floral and savory perfume of crushed stones, plum, piney herbs, and fresh flowers. The palate is full-bodied yet light on its feet, with a cooling stony lift and refreshing acidity, complemented by an elegant, savory profile and notes of tea leaf on the finish. In the cellar, it saw a light touch, aged in only 12% new oak. Drink 2025-2035.
92 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
A hearty, structured and vibrant red with the classic cabernet aromas of black cherries and blackcurrants on a firm, full texture. Full tannins wrap around black fruit, espresso and dried blueberries that linger in the finish. Drink now or hold.
92 points, Jim Gordon, James Suckling (Mar 2025)
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