Kamen Estate Wines

Lava Block Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon

9.510 ratings
9.41 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
Sam Coturri

Winery Sixteen 600, Enterprise Vineyards and the Moon Mountain District

9.4

The same clones, the same soil, yet totally different than the regular Kamen Cab. The lava block has more cooling Bay influence making this brighter and more direct. Fascinating study in #terroir

The same clones, the same soil, yet totally different than the regular Kamen Cab. The lava block has more cooling Bay influence making this brighter and more direct. Fascinating study in #terroir

1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2015
Andy Hall

I really enjoyed this wine. By that I mean I finished it by myself in short order! Great nose that says come drink me. A fruit forward (black fruit abounds) massive effort with a fair amount of nuance. Soft tannins but a little light on the acid. Definitely aging well from relatively young vines.

I really enjoyed this wine. By that I mean I finished it by myself in short order! Great nose that says come drink me. A fruit forward (black fruit abounds) massive effort with a fair amount of nuance. Soft tannins but a little light on the acid. Definitely aging well from relatively young vines.

Aug 1st, 2020
Rochelle

To celebrate the end of a terrible cold ... nothing could have been better so smooth so well-rounded big beautiful integrated fruit and tannins just top notch. A lot of plum Cocoa cinnamon chocolate all the good stuff! Great nose great finish!

To celebrate the end of a terrible cold ... nothing could have been better so smooth so well-rounded big beautiful integrated fruit and tannins just top notch. A lot of plum Cocoa cinnamon chocolate all the good stuff! Great nose great finish!

Mar 4th, 2017
Jim Dicks

Just a fantastic wine. Unfiltered and carries essence of the lava rocks. Rich, dark and explosive. Silky smooth. You must try it if you can find it!

Just a fantastic wine. Unfiltered and carries essence of the lava rocks. Rich, dark and explosive. Silky smooth. You must try it if you can find it!

Dec 24th, 2016
Andy Hall

See my comment on Kamen Kashmir.

See my comment on Kamen Kashmir.

Dec 18th, 2016
Steve Anderson

Tasting Room pour. The Syrah and Estate Cab were excellent, but the designate Cabs were eye-opening. This one from a microclimate block composed mostly of volcanic basalt.

Tasting Room pour. The Syrah and Estate Cab were excellent, but the designate Cabs were eye-opening. This one from a microclimate block composed mostly of volcanic basalt.

Sep 24th, 2016
Gregory Summers

Dark rich color, medium body...balanced tannins with plum, raisin, berries, cocoa flavors that remain in tact for a long finish. Organic grapes perform well in this really good wine. 14.7% A.b.V.

Dark rich color, medium body...balanced tannins with plum, raisin, berries, cocoa flavors that remain in tact for a long finish. Organic grapes perform well in this really good wine. 14.7% A.b.V.

Jun 16th, 2016
Casey Lewis

Casey had this a year ago

Casey had this a year ago

Nov 3rd, 2022
Raffi Bloom

Raffi had this 3 years ago

Raffi had this 3 years ago

Feb 21st, 2021
Jason and Jennie

Jason had this 6 years ago

Jason had this 6 years ago

Jun 30th, 2018