the style of Blue Rock can be described as feminine. The wine is very aromatic and perfumy, it is rich in blackberry, mint and dark berry aromas. This Cabernet has really exotic flavor with undertone of rose pedals, what is a result of the serpentine soils. Complex and powerful with lots and lots of layers.

Blue Rock was first settled by poor Italian immigrants who were drawn to the Alexander Valley. Fortunately, they brought with them olive trees, vine cuttings, and a knowledge of grape growing. The stone house and winery were built around 1880 and once housed a winery known as Villa Maria. However, prohibition brought an end to the winery and vineyards until the rebirth of the American wine industry in the late 1970's. Blue Rock was reborn in 1982 when the vineyard was replanted to the 5 Bordeaux varietals plus a small hillside of Syrah. The winery's philosophy is to produce only small quantities of luxurious red wines that express their sense of place. Blue Rock, therefore, will always make wine from grapes grown exclusively on the Estate. They believe that small is beautiful. In their experience, the finest, most individually expressive wines come from small places.
Winery

Wine maker notes

Blue Rock is a flagship Cabernet Sauvignon based wine. It is a blend of several mature blocks. The 2005 vinage is 95% cabernet sauvignon from oldest vines of the Estate and heritage clones from outstanding vineyards and 5% Estate Malbec. 2005 Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon is considered to be the best wine the Estate has ever made. It was aged in 100% new French oak.

Technical notes

Alcohol 14.2% Vineyard Characteristics 100 acres of 18 inch deep serpentine (blue) rock at an elevation of 300-600 feet. The climate varies with cool mornings and warm days.

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