Wine Description
Cinq Cpages ("Five Varieties") is a Bordeaux-style blend consisting of
Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (9%), Cabernet Franc (7%), Malbec (4%), and Petite Verdot
(3%). Each component is aged separately for two years in small French oak barrels (47% new)
before blending. Once the wine is assembled, it spends six months in the bottle before
release.
"Inviting aromas of boysenberry and violet define the nose of this flagship Sonoma County
Cabernet Sauvignon. A rich and dense entry begins with layers of black raspberry, mocha and
hints of blueberry. The palate offers a graceful balance between fruit extract and fine-grained
tannins. This deep, concentrated wine has a classic Cinq Cpages structure with beautiful oak
integration and a lushness throughout that leads to a lingering finish."
- Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker
