Location: Carmel Valley, CA
Alcohol: 13.3%

With no new oak influence, this wine is an ode to the old-school Cabs of California. Carrying a robust bouquet of aromatics with well-integrated tannins to provide body and structure. Brambly red and black fruits, notes of leather, cedar and herbaceousness bounce from the glass, while integrated acidity and soft tannins complete the palate. This is a ready-to-drink Cabernet for any occasion – with or without food.

Grapes were harvested across several picks from early to mid-October. They were de-stemmed and spent 30 days on the skins while undergoing a native yeast fermentation. A combination of punchdown and pour overs were used for gentle extraction and cap management. After fermentation, the wine was backet pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrels for 10 months. Minimal sulfur was added for stability before bottling without fining or filtration.

Massa Vineyard is located in the remote highlands of the Carmel Valley and sits at 1500 feet in elevation, overlooking the hills of the remote Chachagua region. The vineyard has been using organic practices since its inception in 1968, and received its organic certification in the 1980s.