{"product_id":"steele-cabernet-sauvignon-red-hills-lake-county-ca","title":"Steele Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills, Lake County, CA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Jed Steele is synonymous with fabulous California wines. With a career in the industry dating back to 1968 that included stints at Stony Hill, Edmeades, and a lengthy tenure at Kendall Jackson before establishing his own winery, Mr. Steele has blazed trails from Mendocino to Santa Barbara, making bold, luscious wines that have helped California become a top destination for wine lovers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Steele loved Lake County and was enamored of the Red Hills. Established as an AVA in 2004 and located within the larger appellation of Clear Lake, Red Hills’ vineyards are 1,600 to 2,600 feet above sea level, giving the grapes intense sunshine during the day and cooler nights that endow the grapes with the perfect balance between ripe fruit characters and acidity. The red volcanic soil, with pockets of black obsidian, has excellent drainage and absorbs heat during the day to aid in the ripening process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeenly aware of the appellation’s potential to make sensational Cabernet-based wines, Mr. Steele took every opportunity to work with Red Hill fruit. Mr.Steel sadly passed away in 2025, but thanks to Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, who purchased his winery, his legacy lives on in his wines that are magnificent expressions of the Red Hills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Steele Cabernet Sauvignon, a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Zinfandel, and 10% Petite Verdot, has aromas of ripe plums and black cherries, with hints of black pepper and licorice. The palate is big, lush and fruit-driven, with ultra-ripe flavors of blackberries and black cherries laced with notes of dark chocolate. Tannins are firm yet pliant, melting into a long and silky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %): 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eProducer Name: Jed Steele, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines\u003cbr\u003eOld World \/ New World: New World\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: USA\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Red Hills, Lake County, CA\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eGrape Varietals: 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Verdot\u003cbr\u003eWine Style: Dry, full-bodied red\u003cbr\u003ePack Size: 750ml\u003cbr\u003eContainer Style: Glass Bordeaux bottle\u003cbr\u003eClosure Style: Cork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baystate Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":43239444742242,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-24at5.45.24PM_1aedbd0e-3735-41cb-8b81-666c90fe06d1.png?v=1787607992","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/steele-cabernet-sauvignon-red-hills-lake-county-ca","provider":"Bin Ends... Great Wine~Serious Savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}