Le Carénage Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, Sonoma Co., California 2022

Le Carénage is a boutique Northern California-based wine label founded by former Major League Baseball pitcher Marcus Stroman. Inspired by the Old World wines shared with veteran teammates during his early playing career, Marcus partnered with acclaimed winemaker Matt Naumann of Newfound Wines to craft small-lot, site-driven wines from some of the finest vineyards in Northern California. This Cabernet Sauvignon from Knights Valley reflects their shared vision: restrained power, elegance, and authenticity.

• WINEMAKER: Matt Naumann

• FOUNDER: Marcus Stroman

• FARMING: Sustainable vineyard practices

• VARIETY: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

• TERROIR: Sourced from select sites in Knights Valley, where volcanic and alluvial soils provide excellent drainage. Warm days and cool nights extend ripening, yielding fruit with both depth and natural acidity.

• VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested fruit, destemmed, and fermented with native yeasts in small stainless steel tanks. Gentle pump-overs during fermentation maintain structure without over-extraction.

• AGING: Aged in French oak barrels, a portion new, to integrate tannins and add nuanced spice complexity.

• TASTING NOTES: Aromas of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry layered with graphite, cedar, and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with ripe black fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savory finish marked by mineral lift.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Grilled ribeye, braised lamb shanks, roasted root vegetables, or aged gouda

• ALCOHOL: 12.9%