R8 Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon

2020750mL 14%
Region
Sonoma Valley

Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon  

Winemaking
Small Lot

Character
Raspberry, Black Currant, Spices, Milk Chocolate, Silky, Dry, Soft Tannins, Full-Bodied

Food Pairing
Prime Rib

Music Pairing
The Jimmy Hendrix Experience—Are you Experienced

Serving Notes
Drink now or cellar

Wine Story

A winery where Canadians and Americans unite. In 1993, Michael Lancaster ventured from his native Toronto to California, driven by a passion for winemaking. His uncommon tenacity has yielded wines of true depth and elegance. R8 stands for Runway 8 at the Sonoma County airport, where scenic flights are launched over the winery. Fruit is harvested from the finest California vineyards and tended in their Sonoma cellars.

The R8 is one of the more structured Cabernet Sauvignons we have tasted. Ripe flavors and vibrant tannins. The nose opens with aromas and flavours of ripe red fruit and spice. Refreshing acidity and polished finish. Hints of oak but not the over-powering jammy notes found in many other Cali Cabs.