JD94 Always a good value, the 2021 California Red Wine is no exception and has darker berry fruits, some leafy herb, sage, lavender, and chocolate nuances, full-bodied richness, and a lush, round, seamless style that’s already impossible to resist. This is primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (with plenty of other red varieties), and it should shine for 7-8 years, if not a decade, although I would drink this puppy in its youth.
Estate Notes: The 2021 Leviathan reveals distinct aromas of blackberry bramble, black cherry, and chaparral. Savory spices and star anise meld with mineral, graphite, bay, and laurel reflective of our rocky Northern California terrain. With finely structured tannins, this wine is silky and elegant—yet persistent. It is approachable now and built to cellar for 10-plus years. 14.8%
A selection of notable vineyards, predominantly from mountainside sites with volcanic-based soils, including:
Obsidian Ridge Vineyard | Red Hills AVA
Rancho Salina Vineyard | Moon Mountain AVA
Faust Vineyard | Coombsville AVA
Wild Diamond Vineyard | Red Hills AVA
100% French oak for 15 months; 25% new and 75% two and three -year-old barrels.
63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc