2023 House of Brown Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi Valley AVA, California

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: House of Brown Cabernet Sauvignon offers a vibrant and highly expressive sensory experience that opens with a remarkably floral and complex nose. When you lift the glass, you will immediately notice an intense bouquet of gardenia, lilac, lavender, violet, and dried rose petals. These floral notes are beautifully layered over deeper aromas of rich black cherry, spicy cedar, cigar box, and a subtle touch of sweet vanilla. On the palate, the wine transitions into a bright, fruit-forward profile dominated by ripe blue and black fruits, which are balanced by refreshing hints of citrus zest, eucalyptus, and a delicate touch of brown sugar. Because it is blended with Nero d'Avola, it carries a medium body with soft, supple tannins and a smooth, creamy texture that culminates in a clean, well-structured finish.

• Origin – Napa, California, USA
• Producer – House of Brown; Black-owned, second-generation label under Brown Estate Family Vineyards
• Varietal – 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Nero d'Avola
• Style – Dry red wine (chillable)
• Farming – Sustainably grown on estate

Food Pairing

The bright fruits, floral bouquet, and approachable, supple tannins of this medium-bodied blend make it a highly versatile red that avoids the heavy, aggressive grip of a traditional Cabernet. It features a lively, refreshing acidity and a smooth, creamy texture that pairs beautifully with savory everyday comfort foods and casual Italian dishes. The intense aromas of lavender, rose, and black cherry make it a wonderful companion for seasoned meats, herb-forward recipes, or dishes featuring a touch of sweet fruit reduction. Also excellent alongside earthy, flame-broiled vegetables and structured, flavorful cheese boards.

• Pairs well with: Spiced lamb, beef burgers, wood-fired pizza, spaghetti Bolognese, duck breast
• Also great with: Aged Gouda, sharp white Cheddar, balsamic-glazed portobello mushrooms, roasted root vegetables
• Serve at: 60–65°F cap ? never room temperature or warmer than this temp - cellar temperature allows the vibrant blue and black fruit notes to fully shine

Occasion

This is your year-round, every-occasion red - the bottle that works from cozy winter dinners to casual backyard summer cookouts. Perfect for gifting the red wine lover who appreciates a bottle that is vibrant, fragrant, and smooth rather than heavy and aggressive. A standout choice for weeknight comfort food, weekend entertaining, or anyone who wants to support Black-owned excellence in American wine.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

In 1995, siblings Deneen, David, and Coral Brown planted vines on land their parents had farmed since 1980. Today, Brown Estate is highly regarded for the quality of its sustainably grown estate wines. House of Brown is a second-generation label under the Brown Estate Family Vineyards umbrella — born from the family’s vision of a more affordable, inclusive brand with diversity at its heart. Deneen Brown led the vision: modern, fashionable, and welcoming to everyone. The striking label — a collage of people of different genders and ethnicities interwoven with fruits and flowers echoing the wine notes — brings that vision to life. House of Brown is, in the family’s own words, a brand where “everyone was welcome.”

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