2016 Scherrer Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley

VIN93 The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon will delight readers who enjoy old-school California Cabernet. Bright, savory and energetic, the 2016 has so much to offer. Bay leaf, dried flowers, mint, cherry, licorice and sage are some of the many notes that run through the 2016. Medium in body, gracious and delicious, the 2016 is just superb. Don’t miss it.
Estate Notes: Herbal, red fruit/cassis aromas turn immediately to red cherry lifesaver on the mouth.  As the wine airs over the hours it grows more and more focused on the red cherry notes.  Who says ‘uplifting’ when describing Cabernet Sauvignon anymore? All the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes we use were planted by my father on the vineyard site that has been in the family since 1899.  This wine speaks to me clearly of the region, so it is labeled according to the AVA rather than the site.  It tends toward more red fruit and acidity driven than the more broody, darker toned Scherrer vineyard designate.  It may well be more versatile with food because of this.