A warm and inviting nose, evokes dark cherries, violets, and cardamon spice along with notes of grilled meat and sage. The opulent palate brings dark fruit flavors of cassis, blackberry, and plum notes that build complexity and depth in the wine. The round tannins provide a backbone that guides the substantial power of this wine into a gentle and perfectly balanced finish.

In the fall of 1894, an intrepid caravan of settlers began unpacking their lives on a hillside just outside Santa Rosa, CA. Fueled by the invigorating optimism of starting a new life, they ventured to start an experiment in search of a more harmonious existence. The place they called Altruria would become one of California’s first Utopian colonies.

We honor that history with wines that engender a sense of community and connection to the land. Every sip of Altruria is a step back to a time and place that embodies the pioneering spirit of the West, freedom of thought, and the tradition of American collectivism that has played a unique role in the great history of California.

WINEMAKER: Britt Nichols
VARIETAL: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Sonoma County
PRODUCTION: 2000 Cases
ALCOHOL: 14.7%
AGING: 18 months in new and used French Oak