Longboard "Rhino Chaser" Cabernet Sauvignon

This bottling comes entirely from a steep hillside vineyard in the Alexander Valley part of the Chalk Hill area. The combination of this rocky site., organic (non-certified) growing practices and low-input winemaking practices, make this a classic Sonoma Cabernet, less tannic than its cousins in warmer regions but with better acidity and finesse, something we at Longboard appreciate since we are "foodies" at heart.The surfboard on this label is a big-wave "Gun" - sometimes referred to as a "Rhino-Chaser" since it is used to slay huge waves. . You may enjoy this wine in its youth if you are a fan of robust fruit-driven flavors, or choose to age it so that more of the earthy and mineral (wet-stone is a descriptor we like) flavors show through.