The Lava Block is a 14 acre micro-climate within Kamen Estate. Planted in 2008, it is the rockiest slope in the vineyard requiring extensive planting efforts. The wines grown on this parcel of the estate showcase a distinct and unique expression of Kamen Estate vineyard.
ANTONIO GALLONI 96 POINTS - "Kamen is now one of the more historic estates in Sonoma’s Moon Mountain District. Longtime winemaker Mark Herold clearly has a natural affinity for this site. His 2021s are rich, dense and beautifully layered, but also a bit less bombastic than in the past. If that sounds pretty appealing, well, it is."
"The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lava Black is a potent, explosive wine. Rocky soils yield a potent, intensely mineral-drenched Cabernet Sauvignon. Crushed rocks, graphite, chocolate, lavender, incense and crème de cassis all race across the palate, supported by salivating acids and big yet well-balanced tannins."
WINE SPECTATOR 94 POINTS - "Sporting vivid boysenberry, plum and loganberry fruit, with hints of iris, alder and earth, this red offers a suave mouthfeel. A late swirl of espresso crema on the finish gives this a hefty edge, but the fruit glides through with aplomb. Drink now through 2037."
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