Estate 1856
Estate 1856 produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot in Sonoma County, part of California's North Coast region. The winery's Tzabaco Rancho Vineyards Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon anchors its portfolio, a wine that demonstrates the structure and depth characteristic of the region's Cabernet program. A standard Cabernet Sauvignon and Tzabaco Rancho Vineyards Petit Verdot round out the core offerings. Wine Enthusiast has rated the estate's releases. The North Coast terroir—marked by cooling maritime influence and well-drained soils—suits both Cabernet Sauvignon's ripe fruit and tannin development and Petit Verdot's darker, more austere character. Estate 1856 works within these regional parameters to craft wines that reflect Sonoma County's capacity for serious red wine production.
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