Touché William Knuttel Caberent Sauvignon 2021
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After decades at famous estates Saintsbury and Chalk Hill, winemaker William Knuttel struck out on his own—with fabulous results. Offering luxurious black fruit and spice notes, his Cabernet Sauvignon hails from Sonoma’s prized Dry Creek Valley.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- United States
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- 13.5% ABV
- December 31, 2026
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Touché is a full-bodied red wine with ripe black cherry, black currant, cranberry and dried flower aromas. The rich, elegant palate offers vibrant black fruit, spice and black pepper flavors, supported by hints of cocoa powder and vanilla on the long, complex finish.Wine Food Pairings
Beef, lamb, game, burgers, meaty pasta, aged cheeses.Beyond the Label
William “Bill” Knuttel made a name for himself at famous estates Saintsbury and Chalk Hill, two of California’s top wineries, before branching out on his own. We’ve worked closely with Bill for years and are proud to offer his brand-new Touché Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is a nod to the precision and craftsmanship (akin to an expert fencer) that Bill brings to every wine.
Since Bill has relationships with top growers across California, he always has pick of premium fruit. For this award-winning release, he sourced perfectly ripened Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Dry Creek Valley, one of Sonoma’s most prized sub-regions. Dry Creek Valley is known for producing exceptional-quality Cab, and thanks to the great 2021 growing season, that’s exactly what Bill and to work with.
Back in the winery, he treated the Cab to 14 months in American oak barrels, which imparted notes of cocoa powder, vanilla and vibrant spice to the Cabernet’s naturally exuberant black fruit and dark berry flavors. After tasting Touché, our California wine expert recommends pairing it with strip steak, potato strata, creamy blue cheese polenta or even blackberry cobbler.
Bill is a legend in the California wine industry, and among our customers, so his new Cab is sure to sell fast. Hurry for your share.
