2014 Castiel Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Celia Welch and viticulturist Jim Barbour work with pristine fruit from Howell Mountain to produce small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon from an estate that is renowned for its soil quality and natural habitat. Castiel Estate Cabernet Sauvignon takes life from its ideally situated, west-facing vineyard on Howell Mountain where the soil is comprised of volcanic tuff and riddled with ancient rock.
This inaugural release displays concentrated aromas of dusty cocoa, dark raspberry, caramel and vanilla, along with an underlying foundation of the prized brambly forest floor character indicative of Howell Mountain.  This youngster offers up bold and concentrated flavors of black currants and shows the complexity and intensity needed for aging, yet offers an elegant tannin structure to enjoy at release.