2017 Newton Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County

Winemaker Notes Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon is made to embody California. It is bold, supple and nuanced. For the 2017 vintage, Skyside looked for a structure-oriented wine that retained balance from start to finish. Aromas of violets, blueberry and plum fruits, clove/anise spices, coffee and chocolate. The wine fills the palate and lingers with chocolate and darker fruits meeting the bold tannins to linger. This wine pairs well with a wide variety of meals including grilled pork tenderloin, BBQ short ribs and slow roasted pot roast.

Blend: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 6% Syrah, 3% Petite Syrah

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wilfred Wong - "The 2017 Skyside Cabernet Sauvignon shows the pretty, delectable, and amicable side of the grape variety. This wine is smooth and round. Its aromas and flavors of black fruit, fragrant flowers, and a dusting of earth should pair beautifully with slowly-braised beef short ribs."


Tasting Panel - "Made by winemaker Anne Dempsey, this new brand from Moët Hennessy Estates & Wines originally hails from the Newton Vineyard estate. Blended with 15% Merlot, 6%Syrah, and 3% Petite Sirah from five counties across the North Coast, it displays dry tannins and Old World acidity. It’s earthy, with notes of graphite, violets, plum, soy sauce, and clove."