Fitch Mountain Cellars

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

8.824 ratings
8.95 pro ratings
Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and oak spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with tobacco, licorice, and herb black pepper and toasty oak. Drying fine tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak, fruit and spicy notes.

Deep Ruby with aromas of black fruits and oak spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with tobacco, licorice, and herb black pepper and toasty oak. Drying fine tannins, medium finish ending with spicy oak, fruit and spicy notes.

Jan 2nd, 2023
Jay Kline

Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine.

Year in, year out this is one of the more reliable values in California Cabernet. I think it’s sort of a second wine of Optima and I’m certain I’ve tried every vintage since 2001 because it rarely disappoints. I used to be able to swoop it for around $17 but it’s closer to $30 retail these days. Nevertheless, great QPR. Popped and poured; consumed over three days and best on Day 3. The 2017 pours deep ruby with an opaque core. The nose black currants, grilled kofta, purple flowers, baking spice and very light pyrazines…almost undetectable. On the palate, dark and red fruits, smoke and baking spice. Dry. Medium tannin; medium acid. Finish is medium…and savory. A totally respectable Tuesday night wine.

Jun 2nd, 2021
William Sutton

Can’t improve on existing reviews. Great bottle for $20.

Can’t improve on existing reviews. Great bottle for $20.

Aug 28th, 2023
Natalie Griffin

Great 100% Cab for the price. Smooth tannins, rich blackberries and bright strawberries. Bottle barn in Santa Rosa.

Great 100% Cab for the price. Smooth tannins, rich blackberries and bright strawberries. Bottle barn in Santa Rosa.

Apr 22nd, 2020
Cathy Gilbert

Enjoyed this cab. Nice when opened but improves after having some time to breathe

Enjoyed this cab. Nice when opened but improves after having some time to breathe

Dec 15th, 2018
Cheryl Skipper

A little sweet

A little sweet

Apr 15th, 2018
Cheryl Skipper

A little sweet

A little sweet

Apr 15th, 2018
Laura Davis

I like it!

I like it!

Mar 24th, 2018
John Berghoff

John had this a year ago

John had this a year ago

May 10th, 2023
John Berghoff

John had this a year ago

John had this a year ago

Feb 22nd, 2023