Region: Howell Mountain, California

Vintage: 2017

Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

History: The vineyards chosen for growing our Dark Matter fruit includes two family properties on Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. The first vineyard, Four Sisters, is owned by the Mondavi sisters and has two acres planted solely to Zinfandel fruit for our Dark Matter Zinfandel. The second property, Rocky Ridge, is owned by the parents of the four sisters, Janice and Marc Mondavi, and provides the perfect location for our Cabernet Sauvignon. Both vineyards are sustainably farmed and managed by their father’s closest friend, Jim Barbour, and is considered one of Napa Valley’s most sought after viticulturists. Jim’s meticulous attention to detail and extraordinary green thumb enables us to maintain and develop the unique flavors and perfect ripeness prior to harvest.

Tasting Notes:

This wine offers immediate aromatics of freshly roasted coffee, dark chocolate, black cherry, and hints of chocolate-covered strawberries and raspberries followed by a plethora of baking and savory spices. The tannins in this wine are present in a way that coats your entire mouth and explodes with black currant and black cherry, like taking a bite into a freshly baked mixed berry pie. Hints of vanilla, clove, and cinnamon finish the wine, making my mouth water and leaves you wanting more.