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Powerful yet polished, this Calistoga Cabernet captivates the nose with its
perfume of dark black cherries, violets, and spice. The entry is voluptuous,
the tannins are broad and coating, and full black fruit flavors fill the palate.
Natural acidity brings a wonderful juiciness and freshness to the wine and
supports the notes of tobacco, plum and spice that unfold on the finish.

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Planted on well-drained, alluvial soils at the base of Calistoga's Eastern hills, Kenefick Ranch produces vines of moderate vigor that yield loose clusters with small, concentrated berries. The loamy soil, western exposure and the warmer upper valley climate of this westward-facing vineyard helps us achieve optimal phenolic ripeness. The resulting wines offer a mouthwatering combination of boysenberry and black cherry aromas with fresh fruit flavors that expand and coat the palate, along with density, layers of texture and a juicy finish.