Trespass Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Winemaking

Trespass Vineyard represents a distinctive approach to California Cabernet, balancing power with restraint. The team focuses on extracting the best from their estate fruit, allowing the vineyard's character to speak through careful winemaking decisions that respect both the vintage and the varietal.

Tasting Notes

This is a wine that announces itself with dark, expressive fruit—blackberry and plum leap from the glass, framed by subtle oak spice that refuses to overwhelm. On the palate, you'll find the structure that defines serious Cabernet: cassis and dark cherry are woven through with hints of cedar, all supported by firm, well-integrated tannins that give the wine its backbone. The finish stretches long and elegantly, with a lingering tannin grip that promises graceful aging ahead.

Producer

Trespass Vineyard is a small, focused operation dedicated to producing expressive Cabernet from their California estate. The vineyard's commitment to quality over volume allows for meticulous fruit selection and thoughtful winemaking that elevates the wine above its peers.

Terroir

The vineyard sits in California wine country where the combination of elevation, aspect, and soil composition creates the ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The terroir here encourages the development of ripe, complex dark fruit while maintaining the structural integrity that defines age-worthy wines from the region.

Food Pairings

This wine shines alongside a grilled ribeye or herb-crusted prime rib, where its tannins and dark fruit flavors meet their match. For something equally delicious but less formal, try it with a rich beef stew or braised short ribs spiked with mushroom and thyme. Roasted lamb with rosemary and black pepper would also be exceptional.