This Rock Carved Cabernet is planted in two different vineyards, one is on the Russian River's edge in the middle of the valley floor, in well-drained alluvial gravel soils. Heat combined with perfect growing conditions provide a rich, round and lushly textured Cabernet. The second vineyard is planted in the southernmost part of the valley on the benchlands overlooking Alexander Valley. Here the soils are richer yet rockier. Grapes from this vineyard are harvested later at lower brix and provide concentration and complexity.