Dancing Crow Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County

Dancing Crow is a family-owned and operated winery spanning four generations. They specialize in French-style wines. They started out with Sauvignon Blanc, which remains their flagship crop. On the red side, they worked with 30 different varietals and produced bright, concentrated, interesting blends. But now with global warming, the family can take a page out of the Napa Valley book with single varietals that require consistency and sun, namely Cabernet Sauvignon. Of course, being accustomed to blending, especially French-style blending, they were not afraid to go Bordeaux-style and add Merlot to soften this product, which they let go through a second malolactic fermentation in French and Hungarian oak. With the unique high altitude and volcanic properties, they have created a Cabernet Sauvignon that easily rivals those coming from Napa Valley.

Aromas of blackberry and cedar, accented by flavors of pure plum and bright red fruits, finishing with an earthy volcanic minerality and supple tannins.

FOOD PAIRINGS: pot roast, steak and potatoes, beef stew, lamb dishes, red sauce pasta dishes, mushroom risotto, smoked tofu, hard cheeses.