Cabernet Sauvignon
Founder’s Collection
The Sheriff of Buena Vista
Red Blend / 2024
This distinctive blend brings together a range of varietals, each contributing its own personality to the final wine. Petite Sirah forms the foundation, lending depth, dark fruit concentration, and structure. Syrah adds richness and savory spice, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes backbone and refinement. Carignane brings freshness and vibrant energy, Grenache offers lifted red fruit and approachability, and Charbono adds complexity and a subtle rustic character. Together, the blend captures Sonoma County’s diversity, balancing power and vibrancy with layers of texture and intrigue.
Tasting Notes
This distinctive blend brings together a range of varietals, each contributing its own personality to the final wine. Petite Sirah forms the foundation, lending depth, dark fruit concentration, and structure. Syrah adds richness and savory spice, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes backbone and refinement. Carignane brings freshness and vibrant energy, Grenache offers lifted red fruit and approachability, and Charbono adds complexity and a subtle rustic character. Together, the blend captures Sonoma County’s diversity, balancing power and vibrancy with layers of texture and intrigue.
Story
The story of our founder is as long as it is colorful. One of California’s first Sheriffs, Agoston Haraszthy, was elected the Sheriff of San Diego County in 1850. He built the first jail and served two exciting years before moving north to pursue “purple gold” and the perfect terroir for fine wines. He found it in Sonoma County, where he established Buena Vista Winery in 1857. It is his legacy that inspired this wine and the work of Sheriffs everywhere that we honor with its release.
Technical Notes
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Appellation
Sonoma County
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Varietal
53% Petite Sirah, 18% Syrah, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Carignane, 5% Grenache, 4% Charbono
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Aging
14 months in 20% new French oak
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Harvest Date
October 22, 2024
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Alcohol
15%
