Our 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Wild Ferment

Got a wild side? So does this wine. That’s because we noticed some of our Cabernet grapes had signs of a natural yeast. We let it ferment instead of killing it off, as any natural winemaker should -- a risk to be sure, but we hit the jackpot. 

This Cabernet has a more complex profile than its "lab Cab" sibling made with winemaker's yeast, despite being from the exact same hillside grapes. Some people say it reminds them of a Pinot Noir on the front with its unique herbal- and citrus-forward notes.

The result is something truly unique that you won’t get anywhere else in Arizona. Or California, probably. And definitely not other parts of the U.S. (suck it, Rhode Island).

Get a bottle of both Cabernets and compare side-by-side for your very own tasting experience! 

Tasting may be romanticized, but believe us, it's not magic. You'll experience the subtle blend of flavors differently than we do depending on numerous factors (including genetics and preferences), but here's what we discovered about our Cabernet: 

Tastes we noticed: 

• Tobacco
• Apple
• Graphite
• Dried orange peel

Food we liked with it: Hearty savory foods -- think Thanksgiving. Things that bring lots of flavor but not necessarily from spices. 

• Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Grape Source: Hillside Block, Still Waters Vineyard in Paso Robles, CA
• AVA: El Pomar
• Vineyard Sustainability: biodynamic
• Harvest Date: November 11, 2023
• Bottling Date: September 14, 2024
• ABV: 12.99%
• Free Sulfur Dioxide (sulfites level): 72 mg/L
• pH: 3.59
• Brix: 24.5
• Titratable Acidity: 6.3 g/L