Juggernaut Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 - 750ml

90pts Wine Enthusiast

Deep, concentrated aromas of blackberry, huckleberry, molasses, and toasted oak are on the nose. The palate is robust, almost heavy with the weight of the wine, and it is more like a meal than a beverage. The warm liquid completely coats the mouth.

Winemaker Notes

Wild blackberry and brambly forest fruits are underscored by aromas of roasted bell pepper and bold toasty oak. On the palate, the 2023 vintage is bright and structured, offering flavors of just-ripe blackberries, savory dried herbs, and a hint of smoked paprika. Firm age-worthy tannins provide grip and depth, giving this wine a powerful yet balanced finish.

Winery Notes

Juggernaut grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Determined Hillside Cabernet vines struggle to find purchase on steep, rocky slopes, where well-draining soils inspire roots to burrow deep in search of life-sustaining moisture. Steadfast Pinot Noir vines endure, unwavering, in inhospitable conditions, battered by wind and fog, struggling to utilize every precious hour of warmth and sunlight over a long growing season.
Juggernaut wines harness the power of nature to produce robust, compelling wines as expressive as the powerful alpha-predators adorning our labels.