Oak Ridge Winery, Lodi (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

 This counterpart to the Maggio Estates Chardonnay represents the peak of the quality pyramid at Oak Ridge Winery.  In the glass, this Cabernet shows a vibrant purple color.  The bouquet leads with scents of classy, toasty oak including vanilla, quickly followed by black fruit with a slightly leafy undertone recalling black currants.  The flavors follow suit, with a turn toward the fruit as opposed to oak, with tannins that are robust and serious, though fine grained.  It was aged for 12 months in 70% French and 30% American barrels.