The wine displays complex aromas of spice and ripe vegetable nose which precede rich flavors of vanilla, boysenberry pie and cassis.

Founded in 2003, Stephen Vincent Wines is a partnership between Stephen Vincent Situm – who was instrumental in building many major brands (including Robert Mondavi, J.Lohr, and Louis Roederer), Hossein Namdar - vineyard owner and manager in Lake County and the Sonoma Coast regions of California, and winemaker Robert Goyette. Goyette was the original founder of La Crema and also made wine for Chalk Hill and Benziger Family Wineries. He brings 30 years of winemaking experience to Stephen Vincent Wines with an eye towards well made, approachable, value wines from estate vineyards and fruit sourced from other distinct California vineyards.

Wine maker notes

Deep dark ruby color, with hints of blackberry and cassis flavors.

Technical notes

95% Cabernet Sauvignon/5% Merlot). The grapes were sourced from the Central Coast (70%) and from Sonoma County (30%) and was aged in French and American oak.