Cline Rock Carved Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 750ml

Cline Rock Carved Cabernet Sauvignon is an Alexander Valley red from Cline Family Cellars in Sonoma County, at 14.5% ABV.

The grapes are hand-harvested at night, sorted and gently destemmed, then fermented with native yeasts.

The wine stays on its skins for 28 days, with pump-overs up to three times a day at peak fermentation.

It then goes through malolactic fermentation in barrel and ages 14 months in 50% new French oak.

A structured, polished Sonoma Cabernet for steak night or a gift.

Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black cherry, cassis and toasty oak.
• Palate: Dark fruit with firm, polished tannins.
• Finish: Long, with oak spice.

Specifications

• Producer: Cline Family Cellars
• Appellation: Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Ageing: 14 months, 50% new French oak
• ABV: 14.5%
• Size: 750ml

How to Enjoy It

Decant for 30 minutes and serve around 65°F. Pair it with ribeye, lamb or aged cheddar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is it made?
Night-harvested, native-yeast fermented, 28 days on skins.

How is it aged?
14 months in 50% new French oak.

Where is it from?
Alexander Valley in Sonoma County, California.

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