Expect dense black currant, blueberry, graphite, dark chocolate, and a savory volcanic-mineral note with full body and firm tannins. The high-elevation volcanic-soil character distinguishes this from valley-floor Cabernets.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- USA / California / Lake County / Red Hills Lake County AVA
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, mountain fruit, volcanic-soil, structured
The producer
Obsidian Ridge is a high-elevation estate in the Red Hills of Lake County, planted on volcanic soils (the AVA is named for its red volcanic terrain). The estate is known for producing distinctive mountain Cabernet at accessible prices.
What critics say
Obsidian Ridge has received consistently strong reviews and is often cited as one of the best-value Cabernets coming out of California's lesser-known mountain AVAs.
Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb shank, mushroom-forward dishes