Yorkville Highlands Game Trail Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Marietta Cellars

Situated in Geyserville, Sonoma County, Marietta is one of a very rare breed left in California's wine scene - a family-owned and run property that puts value for money at the centre of everything they do. The result is that their wines, including this acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, are held in the highest esteem by restaurateurs, sommeliers, wine drinkers, and wine critics from across the entire spectrum. Since Chris Bilbro founded the winery in 1978, his objective was to produce the best 'Tuesday night wine' he possibly could. This involves sustainably farming old vineyards, fostering grapes that were historically used to slake the thirst of Italian immigrant families like the Bilbro family. Native yeast fermentations take place in concrete tanks, and after being passed through an old vertical press, the wines age in a combination of French and American oak barrels, a very small percentage of which are new. Chris's son Scot is now at the helm, and all the wines, including their exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon, continue to give the drinker a glimpse into what Californian wine used to be - rustic and generous, sun-kissed but fresh and balanced. 

The Region

The Yorkville Highlands AVA, nestled in the majestic mountains of Mendocino County, shape this exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. With its high elevation, coastal influences, and temperature variations, this terroir sets the wine apart from typical California Cabs. The result is a captivating fusion of concentrated flavours and remarkable structure. Crafted from small, intensely flavoured berries with robust skins, this Cabernet embodies the essence of this mountainous region.