Hawkeye Mountain Jackson Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched high atop the Mayacamas Mountains in the Alexander Valley, the Hawkeye Mountain vineyard sits at elevations reaching up to 2,400 feet. This rugged, wind-swept terroir sits well above the fog line, exposing the vines to intense, unfiltered California sunlight while keeping them cool with brisk mountain breezes. The thin, well-drained volcanic soils force the vines to struggle, producing small, thick-skinned berries with incredibly concentrated flavors. This mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon represents the Jackson family's dedication to high-elevation viticulture, yielding a deeply structured, powerful red wine characterized by dark blackberry fruit, graphite minerality, and firm, age-worthy tannins that reflect its dramatic alpine origin.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1982 by visionary entrepreneur Jess Jackson, Kendall-Jackson emerged as a cornerstone of modern American winemaking with the debut of its iconic 1982 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay. Headquartered in Santa Rosa within Sonoma County, the family-owned estate champions cool-climate, coastal vineyard sites across California's premier winegrowing regions. Guided by an uncompromising dedication to sustainable farming, artisanal small-batch fermentation, and tailored French and American oak aging, the winery captures rich complexity and approachable elegance. Beyond its world-famous Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson produces highly acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and terroir-expressive Grand Reserve collections that highlight the diversity of California's coastal terroir.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon