2014 Isabel Cabernet Sauvignon
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The fruit is sole-sourced from the Rasmussen family vineyard. Chuck and the Rasmussen's have had a long established relationship which has produced some amazing wines. The grapes were cold soaked before fermentation and racked into new American oak barrels. The wine then sat for almost three years prior to bottling. Upon its release, the wine received rave reviews from the industry and well as wine club members. This extraordinary wine exhibits classic red Bordeaux flavors of spice with woodsy notes from the barrels. On the nose there are cedar and spice, followed by notes of cherry and cola on the palette, and waves of black licorice in the finish.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Designation
Rasmussen Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The wine exhibits classic red Bordeaux flavors of cassis with cedar notes from the barrels.
Vineyard Notes
The Isabel Cabernet is grown exclusively for Chuck Hovey by Ginger and Clayton Rasmussen at their vineyard just east of Angels Camp, California. The 2014 growing season was long allowing for extended hang time.
Winemaker Notes
The wine was cold soaked before fermentation and racked into new American oak barrels, where it sat for 36 months prior to bottling.
Food Pairing Notes
This wine will age gracefully for three to five years or pair now with grilled red meat or ripe cheeses.
Production
200 cases
Product Reviews
Whitehorn Steve
(Jun 15, 2018 at 8:24 AM)
A excellent red wine that will impress you.
Megan Sanders
(Aug 20, 2018 at 1:26 PM)
Great red! Very drinkable, even on a warm summer day, so I imagine it would be great in cooler weather as well!
Diane McGeachy
(Sep 18, 2018 at 10:47 AM)
Drinking this wine makes me smile. Delicious!
Philip Tiu
(Oct 9, 2019 at 1:37 AM)
Pretty damn good shit. I would normally settle for something under $10 but this has set the bar higher.