1987 Cosentino North Coast Reserve Edition Cabernet Sauvignon

Cosentino Winery was founded in 1980 by Mitch Cosentino, a one-time wine wholesaler. With four acres in Oakville and 25 leased acres in Napa Valley Cosentino built a winery in Oakville. The estate became known for Cabernet Sauvignon and especially Merlot. Cosentino makes an Estate Merlot which is only released in vintages when conditions are optimal. Today Cosentino is owned by Vintage Wine Estates, a Santa Rosa based consortium of family founded wineries. Cosentino makes a broad portfolio of red and white wines, including blends which often come with inventive names, such as a red Bordeaux-style blend called “The Poet.”

North Coast AVA includes California’s most prestigious sub-appellations and vineyards. The three million acre area includes vineyards in six counties north of San Francisco and nearly 50 sub-appellations. The Napa Valley and Sonoma County AVAs are just two of the renowned sub-appellations included in the North Coast designation, which also includes the AVAs Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Oakville, Stag’s Leap and Rutherford, which are all among the most acclaimed wine producing districts in California. The North Coast AVA designation is generally used for wines made by blending grapes grown in several counties or AVAs. The appellation includes part of the counties of Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Marin, Solano and Lake.

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.