Roman Ceremony Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

In 2018 the Railsback brothers began making Cabernet Sauvignon with the Murphy family and Dieter Cronje at Presqu’ile Winery and bottled it as a private label for a New York City Michelin-starred restaurant. The response was outstanding so in 2020 they contracted additional vineyards to produce just over 1,000 cases. Given that it didn’t fit into the Provençal origins of their “Railsback Frères” label, they named it “Roman Ceremony” a celebration of the birthplace of wine.

The 2021 vintage enjoyed optimal ripeness, tempered by the transverse valley of Santa Barbara County. While considered a riper-style vintage than others in recent history, the team harvested on the earlier side (between 23.3 and 23.9 brix) and after tasting from the barrel at the beginning of this year, the juiciness, accessible style, and use of only neutral barrels for a release at the beginning of July. With classic notes of black cherry, chocolate, mint and peppercorns, this release of Roman Ceremony is a Cabernet Sauvignon meant to be enjoyed tonight!