The Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon is the culmination of carefully selected organically farmed vineyards throughout California, whose variations in soil, sun exposure, and elevation contribute a layered portrait of the state's quintessential red varietal. The organically farmed grapes were destemmed and pressed before a warm fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation softened the mouthfeel, while 15 months of aging in French oak barrels at a medium to medium-plus toast level lent the wine its rich, integrated oak character. The brilliant violet hue hints at the depth of flavor within. Complex aromas of blackberry, black currant, and black cherry unfold on the nose, segueing to a well-structured palate with ripe tannins and subtle leather undertones. A wine with the balance and structure to continue evolving with another five years of cellaring. Bonterra is a certified B Corp and TRUE Zero Waste certified winery crafting wines from organically grown grapes in Mendocino County, California.