Tasting Notes:

For three decades, Kenwood Vineyards’ Artist Series remains the ultimate expression of artistry and winemaking by blending only the finest Cabernet produced in Sonoma. Complex & full-bodied with fragrant fruit notes, this 2012 vintage is perfect for aging or enjoying now. A dry and mild spring which gave way to a summer with nearly perfect growing conditions that produced fruit of exceptional quality. The fruit was harvested over the course of several weeks in late September/early October as each vineyard block attained its maximum flavor and ripeness. We partnered with award-winning Sonoma artist Nathan Wirth to create a label that reflects the vision and meticulous craft within each precious bottle.

The Wine:
Deep in color, this wine unveils fragrant fruit aromas of cassis, black cherry and vanilla that join with complex notes of hazelnut and violet. These powerful flavors are matched by a dense
palate that stays smooth through the long, lingering finish. While already approachable, this
wine promises additional evolution with cellaring.

Each year select vineyards located throughout Sonoma County’s premier Cabernet appellations are picked at the peak of flavor and then carefully crushed, fermented, and aged. After two years of
barrel aging the winemakers taste through all of the individual vineyard lots and select barrel by barrel the most flavorful wines to make up the Artist Series blend.

The vintage of 2012 started with a dry and mild spring which gave way to a summer with nearly perfect growing conditions that produced fruit of exceptional quality. The fruit was harvested over the course of several weeks in late September/early October as each vineyard block attained its maximum flavor and ripeness.