What We Say 2021 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
What the Winery Says
Hawk and Horse Vineyards
Grown on our 18-acre estate mountain vineyard at elevations of up to 2,200 feet in rocky red volcanic soil. The vineyard is CCOF Organic and Demeter Biodynamic certified. On the ranch we pursue a true biodynamic “closed system,” where Biodynamic preparations are sourced primarily from our property. A picturesque aspect of this is our Scottish Highland cattle, which play an important role.
The 2020 growing season exhibited moderate temperatures. We saw slow, even development and ripening in the vineyard which allowed for long hangtime. This gave the wine complexity, depth of color and flavors, and balance of fruit and acid. Harvest was October 1st. The yield was three tons per acre.
Hand crafted in an old-world style, we used minimal intervention in the cellar to bring the highest expression of our Lake County Red Hills vineyard’s terroir to every glass. A wave of black cherry and mocha plum are dispatched on a plush pillow. Chewy, the liquid engages with flavorful tannins and develops an intimacy with the palate. A valentine of plum and pomegranate is delivered on the finish.