2019 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
The 2019 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of red cherry, Christmas spice and savory herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with lush flavors of bright red fruits and a lively spice. Fresh acidity and medium tannins are present on the smooth finish. — Mark Beaman, Winemaker
Winemaker Notes
The 2019 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of red cherry, Christmas spice and savory herbs. The palate is medium-bodied with lush flavors of bright red fruits and a lively spice. Fresh acidity and medium tannins are present on the smooth finish. — Mark Beaman, Winemaker
Composition
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
COOPERAGE 16 months in 1 year old French
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Sonoma County
Acid
5.6 g/l
pH
3.73 g/l
Aging
16 months in 1 year old French oak and 5% new American oak
Bottling Date
August 2021
Alcohol %
14
Production Notes
The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed to a tank for a two-day cold soak prior to inoculation. During fermentation, the wine was pumped over its skins two to three times a day in closed top stainless steel tanks. After pressing, the wine was racked to a mixture of barrels and stainless steel for a full malolactic fermentation then aged for 16 months until bottling in August 2021.
Vineyard Notes
The gnarled, old vines planted back in 1961 at our estate vineyard document Sebastiani’s history as a pioneer of Cabernet Sauvignon in Sonoma County. Since its inception in the 1980s, our Sonoma County bottling has set a benchmark for quality and character, earning high scores and praise from the press, trade and consumers. The wine owes much of its success to superior vineyards located in Sonoma County’s top AVAs for Cabernet Sauvignon including Sonoma Valley and Alexander Valley.