LaRita Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Winemakers comments:
We are beginning to see the effects of the drought in some vineyards now in California. So far the effects have been small, and have been helped by what little rain we have gotten, falling at the right times. At the same time, we have been having mild winters and few problems with frost. The cooler 2013 vintage has given us Cabernets that somewhat lighter in style and alcohol than what we get in warmer years.
Your favourite recipe for this wine:
A spicy, lighter bodied Cabernet with sweet berry flavors, this is the only Cabernet we've successfully paired with BBQ, particularly with BBQ sauced Chicken and grilled Tri-Tip steak.Vineyard(s): 76% Lodi Appellation, the remaing 24% is from Monterey, Paso Robles and Lake County
Barrique?
A mix of tank and neutral barriques.
Vintage notes:
In 2013 we saw cooler weather in July and August, with a lot of fog and clouds, which delayed the ripening of the grapes and prolonged our harvest dates in the Monterey/North Coast areas. As a result, the wines are looking typical for a coolish vintage, which will give the wines softer textures and more finesse. Vineyard yields were slightly lower than usual, a good sign for quality.