2021 Mount Peak Winery ‘Sentinel’ Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County

Winemaker Notes: The Sentinel Cabernet Sauvignon is named for the shield-shaped block that casts a watchful eye on the entrance to Monte Rosso Vineyard. It’s a beautiful deep crimson color and a muscular, mouthfilling wine with full tannins and intense, concentrated fruit. Savory aromas mix with lavender and dark fruit, leading to a rich mouthfeel with waves of dark cherry, blackberry and a touch of spice. The extend finish melds the fruit together with hints of nutty toasted oak, pecan praline and caramel. The full, balanced structure gives this Cabernet tremendous aging potential.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Sentinel comes mainly from the Monte Rosso Vineyard. It was blended with 3% Petit Verdot and was matured for 19 months in 48% new French oak. It opens very slowly from graphite and iron to wafts of blueberry, blackcurrant, aniseed and sagebrush. The full-bodied palate features understated, mineral-driven fruit at this early stage. It’s structured by fine, clay-textured tannins and bright acidity and has a long, latent finish. It will be long lived in the cellar. 2,228 cases produced. 93+"


Wine Enthusiast - "The nose of this Cabernet is loaded with bright berry fruit and black pepper aromas, while the palate brings on flavors of cherry, plum skin, dark chocolate, fresh mint and leather in a powerful tannic framework. Give this some time to unwind in the cellar and enjoy with grilled ribeye."