Obsidian Ridge

TASTING NOTES: True Cabernet Sauvignon character stands out, opening in an aromatic riot of blackberry jam, a touch of herb, spice, and coffee. The wine is full-bodied, expanding mid-palate with a dense core of black fruit, black cherries, and cacao beans; the finish lingers with a perfume of dried

"Dark aromas of ripe blackberries and black currants mulled with spicy cloves and anise rise from the glass, complemented by hints of cacao beans and dark chocolate nibs. On the palate, the wine is dense and full-bodied, with a core of black fruit compote and hints of licorice. This is a textured

"Dark aromas of ripe blackberries and black currants mulled with spicy cloves and anise rise from the glass, complemented by hints of cacao beans and dark chocolate nibs. On the palate, the wine is dense and full-bodied, with a core of black fruit compote and hints of licorice. This is a textured

Wine Advocate 92 "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is also a winner, slightly more open and precocious, but with plenty of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, striking minerality (no doubt from the Obsidian rocks) and a full-bodied, luscious, juicy style with a voluptuous texture. Drink it over the next

"Our 2013 Estate Cabernet sings the beauty of a near-perfect vintage after two warm years. Tightly wound and dark on the nose, its aromas of blackberry jam, black licorice and coffee begin to emerge accompanied by hints of cinnamon and vanilla extract. The palate is soft and the tannins velvety. The

Wine Enthusiast 93 "Bold aromas, thick layers of fruit flavor, and a supple texture of fine tannins and acidity add up to a powerful and complex wine that should improve with age. Pure, dark fruit flavors are accented by cardamom while the structure is softened by the richness of body and fruit."

Wine and Spirits 92 "Year's Best" “This is a sophisticated Cabernet, the fruit as deep and dark as blackberry juice, rich yet clean and spicy, laced with mountain aromas of pine straw and dry brush. Firm and almost formidable in structure, it opens into savory layers, lengthened by refreshing

"A blend of six blocks from the Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, the spicy aroma and sweetness comes from fruit picked early off the steep slopes that rise from 2300’ to 2640’. The generous fruit and structure comes from fruit picked later in the season, from the lower blocks of the vineyard (2200’). A

Wine Spectator 88 "Notable for its savory herb and dried berry flavors, this is a firm, complex, tightly wound youngster built with chewy tannins. Needs a little time or a healthy decant. Best from 2013 through 2022. 6,763 cases made." ~JL  "Obsidian Ridge Vineyard — Planted high on the ridge

 Robert Parker 89+ "The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills exhibits minty, black currant fruit intermixed with hints of crushed rocks, spice and sweet tannin. It is an elegant, nicely-endowed, mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 7-8 years."  Well-known winemaker Michael Terrien is