When Steve McPherson started Promise Wine, he aimed to make a world-class Cabernet Sauvignon that could hold its own alongside other "cult" California wines and "first growth" Boredeaux varietals from reknowned producers. It was a lofty goal, and one that may have just recently been accomplished at the American Fine Wine Competition, held in Boca Raton, FL.Promise Cabernet beat some notable producers, and won a unanimous double gold and Best in Class at the competition. The competition included entries from well-known producers like B Cellars' Oakville Cab, Cakebread's Howell Mountain Cab, and Von Strasser's Diamond Mountain offerings, to name just a few. In beating out such a high caliber of competition, this was truly an outstanding win for the relatively young label. This win comes on the heels of other noteworthy praise for this new artisan wine. Their 2008 Cabernet recently garnered a 96+ point score from Parker, and Anthony Galloni labeled it a "Stunningly beautiful wine" with "Seamless polished beauty." The wine itself is crafted at Frank Family Vineyards, and comes from the Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford, CA. Steve McPherson enlisted the help of famed winemaker Todd Graff in making this Cabernet, which no doubt helped it achieve such greatness.If you're interested in buying a bottle though, you may have to wait for the next release. As with most small production, single-vineyard Cabs, this one is tightly allocated. To inquire about purchasing, email Steve McPherson directly at steve (at) promisewine.com or sign up for their mailing list
