Gregory Graham 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County

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Gregory Graham 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake CountyA fantastic Cab discovery under $30 from Gregory Graham! The Gregory Graham Cabernet Sauvignon is from our Crimson Hill Vineyard in the Red Hills district of Lake County. The vineyard is at 2,000 feet elevation and overlooks the southern end of Clear Lake. This 13 acre block was planted in 1995 with clone 7 Cabernet on 110R rootstock. The crimson red, volcanic soil provides the perfect site for growing great red wines. The climate is ideal for late

Aged 16 months in 21% new French oak

with good acidity

957 cases made

It’s medium-bodied with wild-strawberry and forest-floor flavors

the palate is coated with baked black fruits flavors and herbal accents

For a fairly small production they make a wide variety of wines – as of our latest visit

Proprietor Fritz Hatton and winemaker Andy Erickson seem to have reached a new level of quality

This is a perfect every day red with beef and barbecue

Lewis Cellars

there's no reason to wait for this—drink it over the next 3-5+ years

Limited new Zinfandel from Carlisle

This is an enviable winery run by Stephen Hansel with exceptionally high-quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that he sells at modest prices