Tasting Notes:

This supple and generous Cabernet Sauvignon blend is crafted in the classic Bordeaux style that Walter Schug pioneered in the 1970’s as wine-master of Joseph Phelps Vineyards. A ripe mouthful of currant and cherry flavors is framed by fine tannin’s and a touch of spicy oak. It has a classic bouquet bursting with berries, cassis and spice. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are blended in to add depth and elegance, further enhancing the bright berry flavors and lively acidity. Try this wine with hearty stews, wild mushrooms and grilled meats. Though ready to enjoy now, it will develop gracefully with 5 to 7 years of additional cellaring.

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon,13% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec

About Schug

At Schug we are proud to carry on our family’s 100-year-old tradition of hand-crafted Pinot Noir.  From our roots in Germany and now as 30-year stewards of the land at our Carneros Estate, we follow in the footsteps of our father and founder, winemaking pioneer Walter Schug.  By honoring our decades-old, handshake commitments with local farmers throughout Sonoma County, coupled with techniques handed down through the generations, we make wines known the world over for their grace and balance.  We hope they find a place on your table, in meals with family and friends, creating memories that share in the Heritage passed on from our Mom & Dad.  With each cork we pull, each bottle we pour, we hope we make them proud.