Ode to the Beast
2021

Ode to the Beast

Alexander Valley

BOLD. UNAPOLOGETIC. We deeply respect a truly compelling Cabernet Sauvignon for its boldness, full-flavor and best expression of the land. Our Ode to the Beast is a tribute to where it all began for us, bold Cabernet from Sonoma County. This small-lot Cabernet was crafted with a borderline obsessive attention to detail, with only the best barrels selected. Our most beastly wine, it is made only for the bold at heart. Our 2022 Ode to the Beast Cabernet Sauvignon opens with intense aromas of baking spice, molasses, milk chocolate, and cedar. The palate offers decadent flavors of plum preserves and mocha with supple tannins. Enjoy now or cellar for 5-15 years for additional complexity.

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Tasting Notes

Our 2022 Ode to the Beast Cabernet Sauvignon opens with intense aromas of baking spice, molasses, milk chocolate, and cedar. The palate oers decadent flavors of plum preserves and mocha with supple tannins. Enjoy now or cellar for 5-15 years for additional complexity.

Wine Data

Alcohol content: 15.1%
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Acid: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.67
Composition: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% mixed reds

Wine Fact Sheet

  • 2021

    Fact Sheet

    Our 2021 Ode to the Beast Cabernet Sauvignon opens with intense aromas of dark fruits, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. The palate oers complex, layered flavors of black currant, tobacco, cocoa, and baking spices. Bold tannins are softened by a rich mouthfeel and a smooth, lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years for additional complexity

  • 2019

    Fact Sheet

    Our inaugural release Ode to the Beast Cabernet Sauvignon opens with intense aromas of wild berries, dark plum, and vanilla spice. The palate oers complex, layered flavors of black currant, dusty dark chocolate, toasted oak, black olive and tobacco. Bold tannins are softened by a rich mouthfeel and a smooth, lingering finish. Enjoy now or cellar for 10+ years for additional complexity

The Beast Cabernet Sauvignon is made from the best vineyard sites of Sonoma County. Low-vigor, volcanic soils coupled with the balance of warm days and cool nights provide intense and concentrated fruit. After harvest, the fruit was fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks where it was cold-soaked and pumped over once a day for several days. Once fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to barrel and stirred weekly until malolactic fermentation was complete. After 24 months of aging in 67% new oak (57% French oak and 10% American) our winemaker chose only the best barrels for the final blend.