Kamen

Sonoma Valley Cabernet and Cabernet Franc with prestige critic recognition.

Kamen produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in Sonoma Valley, the historic heart of Sonoma County's wine country. The winery's Kashmir Cabernet Sauvignon and Lava Block Cabernet Sauvignon have drawn attention from major critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Falstaff. The Kashmir bottling, in particular, reflects the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy reds built on Cabernet's dark fruit and tannin architecture. A Cabernet Franc rounds out the portfolio, offering the variety's characteristic herbal complexity and mid-palate elegance. Sonoma Valley's cool maritime influence and well-draining volcanic soils create conditions suited to these Bordeaux varieties, allowing for phenolic ripeness without excess alcohol. Kamen's focus on single varietals and distinct vineyard blocks—evident in the Lava Block designation—speaks to a commitment to terroir expression within the appellation.