Bucklin 2019 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This retunes to the full and present style of the Old Hill with deep aromas of plum, currant, cedar, and oak barrel spice. The palate is present with a good presence of tannins balanced by good acidity and a flavor set of deep currant and plum balanced by cedar and oak spice. D&M Tasting Notes

The six-acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon was planted on Old Hill Ranch in 1983 by our neighbor who leased the vineyard until 2004. The original vines were planted on AXR rootsock, meaning that they are infected with phyloxera and their roots are compromised. The net effect is a very devigorated vine, producing low yields. The wines from this block tend towards austere and lean, harking back to Cabernets of yesteryear. Winery Notes