Kontos Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Bold, in your face, and unapologetic. This Cab has plenty of elegance as well, but it frankly doesn’t care if you notice.
- The Kontos Cabernet was sourced from Pepper Bridge, Seven Hills, and Summit View Vineyards.
Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes: Nearly opaque ruby colored, this 100% Cabernet emits intense aromas of blackberry, Bing cherry,Damson plum, crushed roses, sweet tobacco, sandalwood, fennel, sage, black olive and stick incense. The flavors are deep and muscular yet refined, with layers of dark fruits that are infused with black licorice, dark cocoa, French roast and minerally earth. On the back, the wine turns chewy textured, with macerated fruits, roasted walnuts, mocha, kirsch and graphite, and then thrusts forward into a thick yet ripe and satiny lingering finish.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Kontos Cellars, a family-owned winery in Walla Walla, has been part of the region’s community for six generations. The winery was established by brothers Chris and Cameron Kontos, their father Cliff, and their wives Kelli and Becca. The family has deep roots in Walla Walla’s history, a legacy of third-generation wheat farming, leading to their current role as second-generation winemakers. Specializing in ultra-premium Bordeaux varieties, they produce a flagship blend called Alatus and focus on highlighting the uniqueness of their varietals. Collaborating with notable vineyards like Pepper Bridge and Seven Hills, Kontos Cellars is known for its exceptional quality wines.