More About the 2021 OBSIDIAN RIDGE VOLCANIC ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON Obsidian Wine Company recently marked a milestone, celebrating 50 years of grape-growing, a testament to the enduring spirit of its founder, Nicholas Molnar. Fleeing Hungary in 1956, Nicholas planted the Poseidon Vineyard in Napa's Carneros region in 1973. In 1992, the next generation extended their roots to Hungary, establishing a cooperage in the historic Tokaj forest. Today, every wine they produce is aged in these traditional Hungarian oak barrels, imbuing their wines with a distinctive character. Two decades ago, the family embarked on a bold new venture, establishing Obsidian Ridge Vineyard. They ventured into the Mayacamas Mountains, where they planted a high-elevation vineyard atop a dormant volcano. The family’s commitment to understanding the intricacies of volcanic soils has been pivotal in crafting exceptional wines. Grown on a ridge composed of pure Obsidian glass, their grapes benefit from the vineyard's extreme elevation and unique soil composition, resulting in wines of extraordinary depth and complexity. This powerful blend is 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, rounded out by Malbec, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot, and Syrah, all aged in 100% Kádár Hungarian oak. The result is a wine that reflects the rugged beauty of Obsidian Ridge and delivers a harmonious balance of power and elegance.