2016 · Cabernet Sauvignon
Bench
Red · Alexander Valley, United States
Fruit-forward
Dry · Bold structured · Smooth · Full-bodied
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Long cold soakIndigenous yeastExtended maceration43-day pressing19 months in oakFrench oak barrels45% new oak
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Soils
ClayLoamVolcanicAlluvialSedimentary
Producer
Bench
United States
Bench is a Sonoma County, California producer focused on high-quality wines that express the distinctive terroir of its vineyards. The vineyards’ rocky, volcanic soils contribute to the wines’ character, while careful fermentation and oak-barrel aging add structure alongside dark-fruit, vanilla, and spice notes.