Tasting Notes It has a rich, cherry, raspberry nose and is accentuated by clove, allspice and vanilla. There is a distinct minerality to the wine and a generous and opulent fruit character on the palate. It will pair well with London Broil, leg of lamb, portobello mushroom pasta and Wm. Cofield Cheddar Cheese. It will age well for 5-8 years and will improve in the near term with aeration or decanting. Optimum cellaring until 2024.

Overall Rich & Opulent

Mouthfeel Full & Mineral-driven

Aromas Cherry, raspberry, baking spices

Pairings Pairs well with London Broil, leg of lamb, mushroom pasta

The “Little Giant” on the label is a tribute to the Newfoundland breed. These dogs are sturdy, loyal little
giants that have been bred as a working dog on the eastern seaboard. Legend has it that these dogs were brought to
sea and used to pull sailors back to the ship if they fell overboard in storms. In addition, they were known to
actually tow small ships to shore by putting the aft lines in their mouths and swimming. Their thick, double coat,
webbed feet and muscular frame aid in these endeavors while swimming in the icy, Northern Atlantic waters.
Cabernet Sauvignon is often thought of as being a little giant as well. Dark in color, and substantial in body,
Cabernet is often a loyal dinner companion and pairing with full bodied dishes. Newfoundlands and Cabernet are
two passions of owner/winemaker Chris Dearden. He has lived and produced fine wines in Napa Valley since 1986.
A trained enologist from UC Davis, with an MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, Dearden has
pursued single vineyard wines for several Napa Valley clients and beginning in 2005, for his own DeardenWines
labels. His Cabernets, Chardonnays and Italian varietals have garnered both critical and consumer acclaim since
1995. Chris lives in Napa with his wife, two children, and two Newfoundlands.