Nick Goldschmidt, the winemaker is truly an international winemaker. Born in New Zealand, and raised in Australia, he became, arguably the first ‘flying winemaker’. He starts his year making wine in Barossa, in South Australia, them flying to California to make wine, then on to Argentina to round the year out.
His schedule is a little different today. He lives in Sonoma, he still makes wine in Argentina and has added New Zealand to his roster, whilst involved in projects in Chile, Mexico, with new projects in France, and Canada. He shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.
The ‘Katherine’ Cabernet is named after his middle daughter.
“A proprietary name rather than a single-vineyard wine, the Katherine Cabernet is perfect for casual dining and discerning tasters looking for an elegant drop with loads of personality and style”
Source: www.goldschmidtvineyards.com
This wine has been predominately sourced (since 2018) from the Stonemason Hill Vineyard which has produced some excellent Cabernet due to the stoney soil, elevation, dry farming practices, and of course old vines.
2022 was a low yielding vintage with small berries which produce more black fruits reminiscent of Napa rather than the traditional red fruits of Alexander Valley.
Goldschmidt Katherine Cabernet 2022
Enticing aromas of Black Cherries, and Blueberries dominate the nose, with just a hint of dark chocolate, vanilla, oak, and spices adding another dimension.
The palate is rich and lush with just the right amount of restraint and elegance. One sip and you will agree, this wine over delivers! Layers of black cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and chocolate will impress you no end with secondary layers oak, spices, and a complementary earthy note to complete the package. Nice approachable tannins and balance, everything is where it should be.
I would pair this with grilled or roasted dishes, such as herb-crusted lamb, roasted duck, grilled pork loin, roasted vegetables, and Vegetable Lasagna.
Will cellar out to 2030 without a problem.
Let’s talk about aged wine for a minute …
Bill Easton likes to make wine the old way and seriously believes in bottle aging. I sat down to taste several of their wines last week, all current vintages, and all ranged from 2014 to 2016, and all well impressive, well made, beautifully balanced wines.
The Terre Rouge Label release only Cote du Rhone varietals, he is one of the original four Rhone Rangers in California- those who planted and championed Rhone varietals early in the piece.
The winery has placed in the Top 100 Wineries list by Wine and Spirits no less than five times.
Terre Rouge Syrah 2014.
This 100% Syrah was sourced from the Pyramid Block, Sentinel Oak Vineyard, situated in the Shenandoah Valley, California. The vines were planted in 1983 and are one of California’s best kept secrets.
Exceptional depth, complexity and balance with an impressive nose featuring aromas of rich ripe blackberries, plums, cedar with bold spices notes to round things out. Nose gave me the aged new world impression, but one sip makes you think twice with a distinct Rhone leaning.
Impressive layers of blackberries, plum, dark raspberries with black pepper and spices add to an already interesting wine.
This is a must taste wine and an absolute delight to drink.
Will further improve with up to 10 years of Cellaring.
Vine to Table 
You still got it, mate. This is awesome. Miss you!
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