from a valley-floor site off of the silverado trail just north of st. helena, this cab is a departure for the producer, based atop spring mountain. the flavors are ripe and jammy in raspberry and blackberry, almost liqueur-like, before finding balance in tangerine-tart acidity. with firm, chalky tannins providing backbone, the finish is sprinkled in black cherry and caramel.
Cyrus Ryan Vineyard