Nose
Fruit aromas of cherry and cassis join complex aromatic notes of lavender and cloves.
Palate
This wine is full-bodied with smooth tannins that give way to a lingering, silky finish with a slight touch of cinnamon.
Growing Conditions
Alexander Valley lies in the northeast of Sonoma County where mountains shelter the vines from the Pacific’s cooling influence, making it the ideal climate for growing premium Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
The growing season of 2012 marked the first year of California's historic drought stressing the vines and producing fruit with exceptional color and flavor. The dry spring and mild summer weather slowly brought our Alexander Valley Cabernet vineyards to the peak of ripeness in early October.
Bottling
Bottled September 2015.
Winemaking
After fermentation on the skins for 21 days, the young wine was briefly settled in stainless steel tanks before being moved to small oak barrels for maturation.
Aging
26 months in French and American oak
Food Pairing
Being both full-bodied and elegant, our 2012 Six Ridges Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent accompaniment to richly flavored food such as roast lamb, slow cooked barbecue ribs or Italian beef stew.
