Immortal Estate Impassable Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Sonoma County Red Wine | 15.9% ABV | 750mL

Process & Profile

Immortal Estates Impassable Mountain Reserve 2017 is a bold and luxurious expression of mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from the rugged slopes of the Mayacamas Range in Sonoma County. Sourced exclusively from the Hidden Ridge Vineyard at elevations reaching 1,700 feet, the grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in small lots. The wine is then aged in 85100% new French oak barrels, amplifying its richness, structure, and aging potential. This limited-release reserve bottling is produced only in exceptional vintages.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Black cherry, pomegranate, clove, violet, vanilla, and graphite

• Palate: Concentrated blackberry, dark plum, chocolate, tobacco leaf, and sweet spice

• Finish: Long, powerful, and structured with lingering dark fruit, oak, and firm tannins

What Makes It Special

• Sourced from Hidden Ridge Vineyard, a steep, high-elevation site in Sonoma

• 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 85100% new French oak

• Small-production Reserve releaseonly top vineyard lots are used

• Received 96 points from Jeb Dunnuck and high praise across critics

• Built for cellaring through 2048, evolving with depth and finesse

How to Enjoy

Decant for 6090 minutes and serve at 6065F in a Bordeaux glass. Ideal with grilled steaks, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, or aged hard cheeses. A perfect wine for special occasions and long-term collectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a single-vineyard Cabernet?
Yes, it is sourced entirely from the Hidden Ridge Vineyard on the Mayacamas mountainside.

2. What is the alcohol content?
This vintage is bottled at 15.9% ABV.

3. How long can this wine be aged?
It is built for long-term aging and can cellar gracefully through 2048.

4. What does Impassable Mountain Reserve mean?
It refers to the extreme terrain of the vineyard and the reserve-level quality of this limited cuve.

5. How was this vintage received by critics?
The 2017 vintage received 96 points from Jeb Dunnuck and averaged 94 points from multiple reviewers.