Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes sourced from various vineyards across California’s Central and North coast growing regions. These regions are known for producing high-quality fruit, and the vineyards selected by Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann and her team are carefully chosen to ensure the best possible expression of the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal.
The Central Coast region, which includes areas such as Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County, is renowned for its diverse microclimates and terroir. The cool oceanic influences, combined with warm daytime temperatures, create ideal conditions for growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes that are rich in flavor and balanced in acidity.
Paso Robles, in particular, is known for its well-drained soils and wide diurnal temperature variations, which contribute to the development of intense flavors and complex aromas in the grapes. Santa Barbara County, on the other hand, benefits from the cooling breezes of the Pacific Ocean, allowing for a longer growing season and the retention of natural acidity in the grapes.
Moving up the coast to the North Coast region, which includes Napa Valley and Sonoma County, we find some of the most prestigious and sought-after vineyards in California. The combination of warm days, cool nights, and diverse soil types in these areas creates the perfect conditions for growing Cabernet Sauvignon with depth, structure, and elegance.
Napa Valley, in particular, is known for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon production. The region’s unique combination of volcanic and alluvial soils, coupled with its Mediterranean climate, imparts distinctive characteristics to the grapes. The resulting wines are often bold and powerful, with ripe fruit flavors and velvety tannins.
Sonoma County, on the other hand, offers a slightly cooler climate compared to Napa Valley, which allows for the development of wines with vibrant acidity and complex flavors. The diverse microclimates within Sonoma County, ranging from the cool Russian River Valley to the warmer Alexander Valley, provide winemakers with a wide range of expression for their Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes sourced from vineyards located in California’s Central and North coast growing regions. These regions offer unique terroir and microclimates that contribute to the exceptional quality and character of the wine. Whether it’s the diverse soils and coastal influences of the Central Coast or the prestigious vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma County, Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the best of what these regions have to offer.