Roman Ceremony, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Region: Santa Ynez Valley, California Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Notes: Classic notes of black cherry, chocolate, mint and peppercorns. An honest expression of Cabernet Sauvignon made with minimal intervention, leading to tons and flavor and concentration in a old school style that favors freshness and finesse without sacrificing richness. Producer: Roman Ceremony Winery was founded by Eric and Lyle Railsback, two brothers with lifelong roots in wine. Eric’s early passion for Burgundy and Chablis developed in high school, hiding prized bottles under his bed through college, while Lyle’s pursuit of wine knowledge led him to Austria, where he connected with sommelier Rajat Parr. After a decade working in restaurants, Eric returned to Santa Barbara to co-found Lieu Dit, inspired by Loire wines, while Lyle built a distinguished career in regional sales for the respected importer Kermit Lynch. Together, they eventually merged their expertise to create Railsback Frères, the pa