2023 Dancing Crow Old Stake 1901

Dancing Crow's Old Stake property in Lake County's Kelsey Bench holds two vineyards side by side: seven acres of head-trained heritage vines planted in 1901, and 13 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 2017. The 2023 Cabernet comes from the younger block, grown in deep red, iron-rich volcanic soils. It is an elegant but sturdy Cabernet with black cherry, dried rose petals, espresso, and blackberry, finishing smooth and long. Serve it with grilled burgers, barbecue ribs, or a hearty pasta.