Description
we produce ultra-premium California Cabernet Sauvignon vintages from grapes grown in the Red Hills of Lake County California. From the rough, red, mineral-rich, volcanic soil come our intense, concentrated, Cabernet Sauvignon fruit – the foundation of our wines. Our award-winning wines possess qualities described as rustic yet refined: concentrated, intense, fruit-forward flavors, blended with perfect balance and harmony. Please shop here for our excellent wines and see for yourself what all the “buzz” is about.
Nordby Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Nordby Vineyards Tasting Note
“Il Re”: A reserve, builds on the unique, distinct “Red Hills” characteristics. A beautiful Cab: Rich, fruit-forward, sophisticated and complex. It shows the deep tannins and solid structure of the Red Hills. A rich, layered wine featuring black cherry, blackberry, currant and cassis. the field blend of 4 clones (06,337,341 and 191), 22 months on a complex selection of premium French Oak barrels, yields an ultra-premium wine that will age effortlessly through the next decade. Lovely with a wide range of foods: From rich and bold to light and delicate dishes.
Tastings Tasting Note
Opaque bright dark garnet blue color. Complex, earthy, inviting, interesting aromas and flavors of cassis, cedar, gravel, and polished wood with a lightly tannic, vibrant, dry medium-full body and a warming, massive finish with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak.. Score – 91, Feb 2015
Fine Wine Tasting Note
Deep ruby black with a fading rim. Aromas of eucalyptus, spicy blueberry jam, and clay with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a spicy, honeyed nut, cigar box, and earth accented finish with fine tannins. A nice mature cabernet for the table; pair with exotic game or prime rib. *92 Points Beverage Tasting Institute, February 17, 2014
Cellar Tracker Tasting Note
JEDLARKINESQ– Very thin, but smooth, with no bite. Nice! 92 Points , 2/2/2015
Awards
2015 – “Tried & True” Award for Consistent Product Quality: Scores 85+, over 3+ UWC Competitions
2015 – “Gold Medal” – 91 points: 2015 World Wine Championships (BTI / Tastings: Chicago)
2014 – “Gold Medal” – 92 points: 2014 World Wine Championships (BTI / Tastings: Chicago)
2013 – “Gold Medal” – San Francisco International Wine Competition
2012 – Chairman’s Trophy – 94 points: Ultimate Wine Challenge (New York)
2012 – “Silver Medal” – San Francisco International Wine Competition
2011 – “Silver Medal” – Ultimate Wine Challenge (New York)
2011 – “Silver Medal” – NextGen Wine Competitions (California)
