The 2021 Kenwood Six Ridges Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine that reflects the essence of the Alexander Valley. Known for its warm climate and rich, gravelly soils, this region fosters the growth of Cabernet Sauvignon with intense flavors and silky tannins. Established in 1970, Kenwood Vineyards has a legacy of excellence, utilizing advanced winemaking techniques and a commitment to small-lot production to create wines that capture the unique character of Sonoma County. This vintage showcases a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 2% Petite Sirah, and 1% Petit Verdot, embodying a luxurious profile that delights the palate.
This award-winning wine has earned accolades such as the Double Gold Medal at the 2023 Sonoma County Harvest Fair, highlighting its exceptional quality. With aromas of lightly-roasted coffee, graphite, and carob, the tasting experience unfolds to reveal flavors of rich plum and brambly blackberry. The structure of the wine offers a lively midpalate that transitions into a firmer finish, demonstrating both grace and balance, complemented by subtle toasty oak that adds depth and complexity.
Aroma: Lightly-roasted coffee, graphite, and carob.
Taste: Rich plum and brambly blackberry with a lively midpalate.
Finish: Firmer finish with subtle toasty oak and exotic complexity.
97 Decanter Best in Show trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 - We’re thrilled to see a wine from Alexander Valley join our Best in Show selection. This distinctive zone clearly offers Cabernet of significantly different style to Napa: amply fleshed, yes, but with a savoury, mountain wildness to that flesh, and with a different acid emphasis. The blend here, with its seasoning of Petite Syrah, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, surely also plays a role in lending this wine its intriguing complexities. It’s black-red in colour, with open, affably fruity aromas lent depth by a dry-forest warmth; on the palate the wine has both breadth and depth as well as a compelling inner sweetness. The plump tannins with that distinctive savoury nuance bring the wine resolution and balance.
