2021 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon

Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and red plum integrate with savory notes of olive tapenade, dried herbs, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied and exceptionally balanced, featuring a core of juicy dark fruit and a smooth, approachable texture. It displays supple tannins and a bright acidity that leads to a clean finish marked by a touch of cedar and baking spice.

The winemaking team utilizes Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from carefully selected vineyards across the region. The fruit is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to emphasize primary fruit purity and aromatic freshness. The wine matures in a combination of French and American oak barrels for fifteen months, a process that softens the structural elements while adding subtle layers of toasted oak and spice to the final blend.

The fruit is grown in the North Coast AVA, with a primary focus on vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma County. The site selection favors well-drained soils and regions that benefit from the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay. These conditions allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing rich flavor concentration while maintaining the structural tension and freshness characteristic of the California coast.