Obsidian Half Mile Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml

OBSIDIAN HALF MILE CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Style: Red Wine – Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Obsidian Wine Co.
Vineyard/Production Location: Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, Red Hills, Lake County, California
Region: Red Hills Lake County AVA
Alcohol Percentage: ~14.5% ABV (vintage-specific)

Description:
Powerful. Polished. Mountain-Born Cabernet.
Obsidian Half Mile Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship bottling from Obsidian Ridge Vineyard, grown at over 2,640 feet elevation — just a half-mile above sea level — on the volcanic, obsidian-laced soils of Lake County’s Red Hills AVA. This wine is a bold, structured, and deeply expressive mountain Cabernet that reflects both terroir intensity and winemaking finesse.

The nose is packed with blackberry, cassis, and wild mountain herbs, layered with graphite, toasted oak, espresso, and dark chocolate. On the palate, it’s densely concentrated and full-bodied, with firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, mineral-driven finish. Aged in Hungarian oak barrels — a signature of Obsidian Wine Co. — it gains a distinctive spiciness and refined texture that set it apart from typical Napa-style Cabs.

Pairing Suggestions:
Best enjoyed with grilled ribeye, rosemary lamb chops, braised short ribs, or mature hard cheeses. Its structure also pairs well with truffle-infused dishes or rich winter fare.

Winemaker’s Note:
The "Half Mile" name reflects both the vineyard’s elevation and the extreme, rugged conditions that shape this Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a wine built to age gracefully, yet delivers immediate depth and drama in the glass. A true expression of high-elevation California Cabernet, with volcanic soul and precision craftsmanship.