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2014 La Sophia Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker's Notes

We celebrate the fact that we make wine in a region where vintage variations play an important role. Atypical growing seasons are a nightmare for commercial wineries interested in making consistent but boring wines. For us, however, it defines our interest in wine. We look forward to seeing what Mother Nature gives us to work with each year. It is the effects of each vintage on the finished wine that urges us to start verticals of our favorite wines then follow their evolution and discuss their merits at tastings with friends.

La Sophia is our small lot 100% Cabernet Sauvignon bottling. Akin to the great examples of Cabernet Sauvignon from the coastal areas of Tuscany: Maremma and Bolgheri. Similarly, La Sophia draws a comparison to the great cabernets from Washington State rather than the plusher and fatter examples from Napa Valley.

2014 La Sophia like past vintages continues to wow right off the bat. The colour is deep purple and opaque. It presents a great nose of cassis and elderberry mingling with cigar box, dusty pottery studio notes, dry sauna, grilled anaheim peppers and fermented tobacco leaves. On the palate, there is great weight, firm and chewy tannins with balanced natural acidity. Decant for an extended time or keep your hands off and let this jewel of a Cabernet slumber in the cellar for at least a few years.

Please note prices do not include applicable taxes or bottle deposit (PST 10% and GST 5%)

Pairings

The tannins are firmer and the acidity is higher than our Merlots. As a result the wine benefits from pairing with fattier cuts of meat and dishes that are higher in acidity. Herb crusted rack of lamb is a winning pairing

Spec Sheet (PDF)

Region:	Black Sage Bench, North Oliver
Soil Type:	Glacio Fluvial: Silt and Gravel mix, Alluvial deposit and Sand
Age of Vines:	29 years
Yield:	3 tons per acre
Production:	75 cases
Alcohol:	14.5%
Aging:	18 months in French oak barrels, 67% new, 33% second fill