J Wilkes Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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Dense, ripe enticing classic Cabernet aromas abound. Black Currant, ripe black cherry, toffee, fresh ground coffee, cigar box and baking spices. On the palate, black berry fruits on the entry with echoes of fig and raspberry jam, a bit of mocha and sweet pipe tobacco and finishing with persistent cherry, crushed violets and tannins built to age.
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Roasted cranberry and dried rose petal aromas make for a light entry to the nose of this bottling. The palate is lightly bodied as well, with roasted cranberry, strawberry, pencil shaving and herb flavors.
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After a long and rewarding career as a salesman, grape grower and ambassador for Santa Maria and Paso Robles wine, Jeff Wilkes decided to try his hand at winemaking.
He went to his long-time employer and friend, Steve Miller, with a proposal to create wines that focused on California’s Central Coast, through the lens of two of its sub-AVA’s, Santa Maria and Paso Robles Highlands.
Jeff launched his namesake label in 2001 and immediately received critical acclaim. He continued on that path until his untimely passing in 2010. Inspired by Jeff’s vision and moved by their friendship, the Miller family decided to continue the J. Wilkes label as a tribute to Jeff’s passion.