Lapis Luna translates to “stone” and “moon" and since 1999, they have grown long-term relationships with established growers throughout Lodi and the North Coast of California.

A straight varietal Cabernet from the Lodi region in California which sees ten months maturation in French oak – 5% new, 15% one-year. Destemming before fermentation, twice daily pumpovers, with maceration taking between two and four weeks. Opaque maroon, the nose offers chocolate, bergamot, blackberries, dried herbs, some warm earth and spicy notes, even a hint of blueberries. This is bright and fresh, offering delicious flavours so lots to like here. It has everything in place to age easily for another six to eight years thanks to good length before it finishes with soft, gentle tannins. An attractive Californian Cab at a fraction of the price one normally expects to pay. Date: Nov 2022; Alc: 14.2% Rating: 92 Points; Ken Gargett