At 16 years from vintage, expect dried blackcurrant, cherry, cedar, tobacco, and earth with softened, integrated tannins. The 2009 California vintage was generally good — moderate ripeness with balanced structure.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Bordeaux blend
- Region
- USA / California / Sonoma County
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, oak-aged, age-worthy
The producer
Kenwood Vineyards' Artist Series Cabernet has been produced since 1975, with a different commissioned artwork on each vintage's label. It has historically been the estate's flagship wine, produced only in vintages deemed worthy.
What critics say
The Artist Series has received consistently solid reviews across decades and is regarded as a benchmark Sonoma Cabernet at its price point.
Pairing
Slow-roasted lamb, ribeye with herbs, mushroom-forward dishes