Last fall, the team at Valravn crafted a $20 Pinot Noir that completely blew us away, and judging by the way our customers bought this wine by the case, it seems they agreed. Not ones to rest on their laurels, the Valravn team has done it again, but this time, it is their Cabernet Sauvignon that is rocking our world!
After working in Sonoma County for 10 years, the team at Valravn established a dynamic network of friends and colleagues that include land owners, growers and winemakers. Through these connections, they have been fortunate to get exclusive access to fantastic vineyards, the backbone to any quality wine. Not only that, but Valravn works directly with the vineyard crews, so they oversee everything from farming, to picking, to bottling. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is an exploration of Sonoma County's most favored regions, including Alexander Valley, Moon Mountain, and Knights Valley.
The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak (both new and used), and these barrels come from the same coopers used by Cabernet producers who charge 3-4 times of this wine! The wine showcases rich layers of dark blue and black fruits, creating a complex blend of savory and sweet flavors. There is an ever-so-subtle bittersweetness reminiscent of amaro, along with a slightly ferrous quality and hints of graphite. These elements complement the opulent fruit - think late-season blackberries - adding complexity, structure, and length to the wine.
After working in Sonoma County for 10 years, the team at Valravn established a dynamic network of friends and colleagues that include land owners, growers and winemakers. Through these connections, they have been fortunate to get exclusive access to fantastic vineyards, the backbone to any quality wine. Not only that, but Valravn works directly with the vineyard crews, so they oversee everything from farming, to picking, to bottling. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is an exploration of Sonoma County's most favored regions, including Alexander Valley, Moon Mountain, and Knights Valley.
The wine is aged for 16 months in French oak (both new and used), and these barrels come from the same coopers used by Cabernet producers who charge 3-4 times of this wine! The wine showcases rich layers of dark blue and black fruits, creating a complex blend of savory and sweet flavors. There is an ever-so-subtle bittersweetness reminiscent of amaro, along with a slightly ferrous quality and hints of graphite. These elements complement the opulent fruit - think late-season blackberries - adding complexity, structure, and length to the wine.
