Masterworks Series: Thomas Hart Benton 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi, California

2018 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

The Masterworks Series Thomas Hart Benton 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi, California, showcases a medium body with moderate acidity, a delightful balance for its prominent fruit intensity that is complemented by notable tannins. This red wine exudes elegance and depth, offering a rich tapestry of flavors that are sure to captivate the palate.

Tasting notes:

Bold aromatics and classic savory notes like dried herbs, bay leaf and lavender complement the rich texture of dark cherries and black currant flavors. A layer of warm baking spices follow, leading to soft yet lush tannins, making this wine well-balanced and beautifully approachable.

Baking Spice

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Flavor profile:

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Region:

Central Valley

Away from the dramatically cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean, Central Valley is California's breadbasket, where much of the country's fruit, vegetables, nuts and grapes are grown. Bathed in sunshine and growing in fertile soils, Central Valley spreads 400 miles from Sacramento to Fresno. Because of its heat, the region produces abundant Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, which soak up the sun and transform it into dense, deeply colored wine. In the region's cooler AVAs—those that lie around the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, such as Lodi—higher acid grapes like Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Barbera and Chardonnay grow with great success.

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