2012 Concannon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml

The estate was founded in 1883 by Irish immigrant James Concannon in the Livermore Valley. The 170 acre (69 hectare) vineyard was first planted with white Bordeaux varieties, before red grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon were introduced. Cuttings were brought from Bordeaux from esteemed estates like Château Margaux and Château d'Yquem. In turn, Concannon provided cuttings to Mexican growers at the turn of the 20th Century to improve and expand viticulture in Mexico. The estate survived Prohibition by selling selling sacramental wine, and today is one of California's longest continually operating estate.