Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Overview
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This Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and complex, but still easily approachable. Its dark cherry and toasted oak aromas tantalize the nose, while the taste buds savor juicy black currant, raspberry and dark cherry flavors. This luscious, well-balanced wine has a sweet middle palate that finishes with a lovely toasted oak component. |
Wine Facts
Winemaker Notes
The Kautz family grows Cabernet Sauvignon in several of Lodi’s sub-appellations, including Sloughhouse and Alta Mesa. The grapes from these selected vineyards, when combined, create a more complex wine than one location alone. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for five months in new French and American oak.
The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. Crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation are used throughout the vineyards to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes are placed around the vineyards and ponds to help preserve the surrounding habitats.
Serving Hints
Often referred to as the “King of Wines,” Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic pairing partner for a variety of roasted, broiled or barbecued beef dishes. Its magnificent flavor and structure also work well with lamb, wild game such as venison and wild boar, and hearty vegetable dishes, as well as strong cheeses.
The Kautz family grows Cabernet Sauvignon in several of Lodi’s sub-appellations, including Sloughhouse and Alta Mesa. The grapes from these selected vineyards, when combined, create a more complex wine than one location alone. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for five months in new French and American oak.
The Kautz family has been promoting and working with sustainable viticulture for over 35 years. Crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials and drip irrigation are used throughout the vineyards to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, owl boxes and wood duck boxes are placed around the vineyards and ponds to help preserve the surrounding habitats.
Serving Hints
Often referred to as the “King of Wines,” Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic pairing partner for a variety of roasted, broiled or barbecued beef dishes. Its magnificent flavor and structure also work well with lamb, wild game such as venison and wild boar, and hearty vegetable dishes, as well as strong cheeses.
Producer: Ironstone Vineyards
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 00% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 6.58 G/L
Residual Sugar: 2.19 G/L
pH: 3.59
Region: Lodi, California
Country: United States
Wine Composition: 00% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Acidity: 6.58 G/L
Residual Sugar: 2.19 G/L
pH: 3.59
Press Highlights
2019: 'Best Buy' - Wine & Spirits, Dec 20212012: 90 Pts 'Critics Gold' - Robert Whitley’s Critic’s Challenge, Aug 2014
2012: 'Silver Medal' - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Jan 2014
2012: 'Bronze Medal' - Calaveras County Wine Competition, May 2014
2011: 'Best of Show' - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, May 2014