The Setting Rockpile Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (2021)

Established in 2014, The Setting is a collection of luxury wines created by three friends: Jeff Cova, Noah McMahon and winemaker Jesse Katz. Jesse’s experience spans 19 harvests at internationally acclaimed wineries such as Chateau Petrus, Robert Foley, and was a part of the winemaking team at Screaming Eagle. The Setting Wines is a culmination of relationships spanning decades from Napa to Sonoma County to Willamette Valley, sourcing from some of the most prestigious vineyards the regions have to offer. Recently, Jesse was named Wine Enthusiast’s Global Winemaker of the Year for 2025.

The 2021 vintage of Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon is bold, fierce, and born to be the center of attention. Located high above the Dry Creek Valley floor and overlooking Lake Sonoma, the sweeping views and volcanic, rocky soils produce a mountain Cabernet that is intense, powerful and broody. The grape clusters are small and packed with delicious, concentrated flavors making it a perfect representation of Cabernet Sauvignon grown at extreme elevations.

It's savory and wild in character, opening with aromas of mossy bark, game meats, desert herbs, dried mushrooms, sandalwood, cigars and soy sauce, which complement a deep core of blackcurrant fruit. The full-bodied palate is powerful, with loads of gently chalky tannins and just enough fresh acidity to lift its mineral-driven fruit.