Highlands 41 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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Experience the forces that shape the wine: warm days, cool nights, and limestone-rich soils. You are taken on a roller coaster of plum and cocoa the nose, followed by exciting flavors of black cherry, blackberry and a long smooth finish.
Pair with grilled tuna, vegetable lasagna, turkey burgers and carne asada tacos.
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Pleasant aromas of baked strawberry are fresh and inviting on the nose of this bottling. That red fruit flavor stays dry and persistent on the palate, with a light acidity, decent tannins and an oak smoke kick.
Named after historic Highway 41 and the rugged Creston Highlands, Highlands 41 is the embodiment of the energy and excitement you get from breaking out and taking the road less travelled. Proudly rooted in Paso Robles, their wines embody the pioneer spirit that founded the area and the amazing undiscovered flavors that can be found here. Millions of years ago, the Highlands 41 vineyards were submerged under an ancient sea. Fast forward millions of years, the seas have receded leaving behind limestone rich soil which provide ideal conditions for the vineyards. At Highlands 41 sustainability and maintaining these unique soils are a top priority and all of their vineyards are certified sustainable by CSWA.
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.