VINEYARD: Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in the rocky loam soil of Gordenker Vineyard where the southwestern exposure maximizes daylight hours and yields rich, flavorful fruit. Made with organically grown grapes, this Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully showcases the characteristics of this warm Sonoma
Valley vineyard.

VINTAGE: What began as a heartbreakingly difficult growing season with a cold, wet spring and periodic
 rains throughout the summer, would become one of Sonoma’s most surprising standout vintages. As harvest approached, we knew that a single rainy day could cost us the vintage. But instead of rain, we got a miracle: 30-plus days of perfect Indian summer. What’s more, the grapes continued to gain weight late in the year, which slowed and lengthened the ripening process. This bit of serendipity combined with great weather brought our grapes to optimal ripeness. We picked the last grapes on November 11—the latest ever for us in Sonoma. A truly exceptional harvest, 2005 saw both exquisite quality and superb yields.