2018 Riverbed Cabernet Sauvignon

With the 2018 harvest, we returned to a more normal schedule in Alexander Valley. Cooler temperatures and plentiful rainfall made way for a long, even growing season that fostered an exemplary fruit set, leading to higher yields. Smooth ripening provided the opportunity to dial in the palate profile, acidity, and ripeness of our individual blocks. Grapes for Riverbed Cabernet Sauvignon are sourced exclusively from our Lyon Vineyard, grown on Cortina Loam soil, which is derived from millions of years of gravel and sand alluvial deposits from the Russian River. This well-drained soil is ideal for growing our deeper red varietals, producing robust wines with delightfully concentrated flavor.