Aroma: Orange and yellow citrus flavors lead to rich aromas of lemon, mandarin orange, grapefruit peel and kumquat.
Tasting Notes: On the palate, citrus fruits blend with honeydew melon, sweet basil, stone fruit and pebbly minerality.
The acidity is crisp and sharp, giving it a refreshing feel.
The climate in our vineyards is a key factor in developing and maintaining the aroma and flavour characteristics we desire.
Morning mists and cool breezes characterize the regions that favor Sauvignon Blanc, and we blend compatible regions together to layer on unique varietal characteristics.
We sought out special plots that expressed cool climate fruit, minerality and acidity.
Our favourite vineyards are those that leave a layer of leaves to protect the berries from direct sunlight, allowing only dim light to reach the berries, resulting in slow ripening of the grapes.
The majority of the blend is made up of Clone 1 Sauvignon Blanc, which has robust citrus and grassy aromas.
A small amount of the Musquet clone adds rich fruitiness and delicate floral notes.
After overnight harvest, early gentle pressing, protection from oxidation, and selection of expressive yeast strains, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures and with long, slow temperature control to maximize the characteristics of the grape varieties.
Early racking and blending of well-matched lots has resulted in a harmonious wine that reflects the diverse flavours that this variety is known for.
Do you know the word "cannonball"? Originally, "cannonball" meant a cannonball.
A cannonball dive is when you curl up like a cannonball, hug your knees, jump toward the sky, and jump into the water making as big a splash as possible.
The uninhibited, free spirit of childhood is the soul of Cannonball wine.
Cannonball will make you smile.
Wine and life are meant to be enjoyed.
Created in 2006 by a team of wine industry veterans with the vision to shake up the wine world, their vision was to create the best California Cabernet under $20.
Since then, we have remained committed to our belief that "wine should be fun, free and accessible."
Angels & Cowboys was created in collaboration with award-winning graphic designer Michael Schwab (https://michaelschwab.com/logos.html).
Unlike Cannonball, which is a single varietal, Angels & Cowboys creates multi-varietal blends that allow the winemaker to demonstrate his or her talents.
In typical A&C style, we always try to think outside the box.
In 2020, we launched a sparkling wine program to provide lightness and conviviality in volatile and uncertain times.
High Dive is a proprietary red wine created in a bold collaboration between owner Yoav Gilat and award-winning Napa winemakers Peter Heitz and Scott Palazzo, paying tribute to the classic Napa Valley wines of the 1970s.
High Dive is a critically acclaimed wine that offers the same quality and elegance that has made Napa Valley wine so widely popular.