2023 Turning Tide Cabernet Sauvignon

Alisa Jacobson, Winemaker and Owner of Turning Tide Wines, focuses on creating wines that showcase the true essence of the grapes by working with healthy soil and environmentally conscious vineyards. Grapes are picked at naturally lower sugar levels for approachable, elegant wines with lower alcohol, and minimal oak is used to lift, not mask, the wine's expression. The brand name 'Turning Tide' refers to her aim to address climate change through sustainable winemaking, the influence of coastal fog on her wines, and her personal connection to the ocean as a surfer and paddle boarder.

This wine offers alluring blackberry, black cherry, and plum fruit aromas framed by sweet cedar spices and lofty mineral notes. It is tart and tangy on the palate with crunchy red-toned fruit, crushed wild herbs, and bright, zippy acidity, akin to biting into a fresh-picked blood-orange. Soft, gentle tannins provide a nice grip and structure, presenting a lighter, fresher, and easy-drinking style of Cabernet with a distinct Paso power and concentration.