The Lewis family has had a tradition of making a wine named after each new grandchild. This wine was started in 2003 to commemorate the birth of Dennis' third son, Mason, Randy's grandson.
The grape source is the same as the Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, but the Reserve is a best barrel selection and has been aged in barrels for a longer period than regular Napa Valley.
Vintage Information
2021 was blessed with favorable weather, with mild temperatures at the end of the growing season allowing for longer hang time. Small clusters and berries led to smaller yields, but otherwise an okay vintage that is expected to be one of the top vintages in Napa Valley. The reds are very intense and extracted with great balance and freshness, while the whites are bright, fresh and flavorful. (Excerpt from the 2021 California Wine Board Report)
Technical information
The grapes are harvested when fully ripe, selected, destemmed, and then aged at low temperature. They are then fermented in sealed fermentation tanks, pressed, and aged in French barrels (approximately 80% new barrels).
Tasting Comments
The 2021 Mason's Cabernet is a second selection, but it is well-made and very delicious. Crushed mocha and luxurious spice aromas from oak. Cherry and brambleberry fruit flavors are at the forefront, and the fruitiness is tightly woven, but rather than blending into one, each element such as tannins and acidity can be felt, leading to a long finish.
Field Information
A blend of grapes from the hills and terraces (gentle areas halfway up the cliffs) of Calistoga, Rutherford, and Oak Knoll.
The grape source is the same as the Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. This is the second selection. It is a Napa Cabernet that you can enjoy casually.
Vintage: 2021
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Winemaker: Josh Widaman
Vinification: Fermented in closed tanks
Aging: Aged in French barrels (80% new barrels)
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 15.5%