Planted by Sojourn proprietor Craig Haserot in 2002, the Home Ranch Vineyard is tucked away in the southwest corner of Sonoma Valley, where it is warm enough to fully ripen Cabernet Sauvignon. Built on a core of clone 337 Cabernet Sauvignon, the heat fluctuations in 2017 allowed the grapes to fully mature and gain complexity. This wine explodes with blueberry fruit aromas and notes of mocha and cassis. The texture is silky, with fine grain tannins that lengthen the finish. Dark fruit flavors mingle with just a hint of mint.
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International Wine Report
"The 2017 ‘Home Ranch Cuvee’ Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in 60% new French oak before bottling. A dense core of dark fruits greet you with shades of tar, graphite and dark chocolate shavings that all come together in the glass. The soft texture greets you with with good freshness and bright acidity that compliments the intense blackberry pie, black tea, exotic spice and chocolate fudge flavors. Give this another year in the bottle before enjoying." - Dr. Owen Bargreen, International Wine Report
Home Ranch Vineyard
Sonoma Valley
Planted by Sojourn Founder Craig Haserot, the Home Ranch Vineyard is located just 10 minutes northwest of the town of Sonoma. The vineyard sits in a small bowl protected by the southern edge of Sonoma Mountain. The microclimate averages 3 to 5 degrees warmer than downtown Sonoma. The heat brings Cabernet Sauvignon to full maturity, for dark, concentrated wines.