Holbrook Winery

This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.

Winemaking With excellent flavor concentration, this vintage is a superb candidate for cellaring. For this reason, we focused on preserving natural acidity and tannic structure throughout the winemaking process, as these factors will extend the life of our Cabernet in the bottle. During two weeks of fermentation, we ensured plentiful contact between the juice and skins before allowing the wine to mature in oak, integrating and enhancing each level of flavor and textural nuance.

Vintage 2018 will be remembered as a vintage that is beyond compare in the vineyards of Rattlesnake Hills. Summer offered an abundance of dry days boasting generous sunshine to maintain perfect ripening conditions. The growing season was free from stormy weather, and that luck led us into harvest with a temperate fall. This idyllic setting encouraged our Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to develop beautifully ripe, rich flavors and impeccable structure.

Pairing Logic While this Cabernet Sauvignon offers plenty of complexity to be enjoyed alone, it shines even brighter next to dishes that highlight its dark fruit flavors and complements its oaky characteristics. Smokey, char-grilled red meats will harmonize with notes of leather and oak. For vegetarian dishes, choose hearty vegetables and starches that stand up to a bold wine. Salty seasonings will accentuate rich berry flavors and full body, and a dash of dried herbs will add another layer of woodsy character.