Forefathers

Alexander Valley | California
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Forefathers Cabernet Sauvignon is grown on a 5.5 acre vineyard on a small knoll in the Alexander Valley. We selected the east facing slope to avoid the hot afternoon temperatures that can lead to dehydration and elevated sugars. This knoll is east of the town of Geyserville and is comprised of a gravelly loam soil, which allows for good drainage, great exposure of the clusters due to the open canopy and long hang time. We get more power & weight from Lone Tree than the typical Alexander Valley Cab vineyard.

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2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Lone Tree, Alexander Valley

Tasting Note: 2021 Forefathers Cabernet Sauvignon shows intense purple color. The aroma is a complete expression of our unique terrior. Stony schist soils mean the fruit is black cherry and plum. The palate is deep and concentrated with flavors of black cherry, dark stone fruit and subtle earthiness. Spending 50 days on the skins brings stability, yet silky and fine round tannins. It shows the classic elegance for which this wine is known. Pair with BBQ meats or creamy, rich pasta dishes

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2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Lone Tree, Alexander Valley

Tasting Note: This wine has ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit aromas, with pronounced French oak. Juicy red and black fruit show  on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and dark chocolate flavors. The finish is smooth and with supple tannins  giving an expansive mouthfeel, ending with a pleasing toasty oak finish.

One singular vineyard site cannot produce stellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz grapes simultanously.  But these are the wines I love to make. The “Forefathers” concept is my salvation because we can farm these three distinct  varieties from separate vineyards around the New World. ~ Nick Goldschmidt

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2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Lone Tree, Alexander Valley

Tasting Note: Ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit aromas with pronounced French oak. Juicy red and black fruit on the palate with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and dark chocolate flavors. Smooth and supple tannins, expansive mouthfeel. A nice toasty oak finish.

Watch: Nick Discusses the Lone Tree Cabernet

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