The wine’s goal is to achieve a harmonious balance of Merlot’s soft tannis

Spontaneous fermentation with punch downs (draws out color and flavor)

2018 VINTAGE:

TASTING NOTES | A vivid ruby red with aromatic notes of red currant and red cherries against a herby Mediterranean background

Winemaker's Comments

HIP La Modé Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Petite Verdot The wine’s goal is toThe House of Independent Producers (HIP) aims to remind drinkers why Cabernet Sauvignon is a structured varietal. Too often this grape can be grown in too hot of conditions, and becomes a bit "flabby" or "hot". This beauty shows the leaner, angular, "racy" side of Cabernet Sauvignon, with a more conservative approach to fruit. "Take your Cabernet Sauvignon young, tight, and transparent and leave the jam bombs for your sugar drinking friends. It's time