BREA Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon, Margarita Vineyard, Paso Robles, California 2023
BREA's eighth vintage of Cabernet from Margarita Vineyard, the southernmost vineyard in Paso Robles and the only one in the Santa Margarita Ranch AVA. At 1,000 feet and 15 miles from the Pacific, its long, cool season makes a less oaked, more moderate-alcohol Cabernet than California usually offers: delicate, with gentle tannins and a mineral core from the vineyard's uplifted seabed soils.
Tasting Notes
"Expect a delicate, mineral California Cabernet: dark fruit with gentle tannins from small berries in the background and balanced, lively acidity." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Region: Santa Margarita Ranch AVA, Paso Robles, California
Vineyard: Margarita Vineyard; granitic shale and uplifted seabed; vines 25+ years old
Farming Practice: Certified sustainable
Winemaking: 100% destemmed; native yeasts; 14 months in neutral French oak; cross-flow filtered; 50 ppm total sulfites; vegan
Production: 1,800 cases
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Serving Suggestion: Serve with grilled steak, lamb chops or mushroom burgers